The purpose of the Buyer role is to execute the buying strategy of the Shoprite Group through the planning, selection, and procurement of a range of products within a category that results in the achievement of profitability goals and targets.
The Buyer executes all aspects of the buying process for a product category, creating a compelling assortment that meets financial targets and supports brand objectives.
The role further ensures sales growth and increase in gross margins by considering market trends and customer demand in terms of price, quality, and availability when making purchasing decisions.
The Buyer works collaboratively with suppliers, category, marketing, and store operations teams to execute the buying strategy, ensuring a consistent customer experience and aligned execution of pricing, promotions, ranging, display, and layout.Qualification:Degree or Diploma in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.+2 years' experience in a buying role (Wine/Liquor), with demonstrable experience executing all aspects of the buying process for a private label and imports products category in a large retail organisation.Demonstrable experience with sourcing and supplier management in (Wine/Liquor) along with complex vendor/supplier negotiations.Well-developed understanding of supply chain concepts, processes, and systems.Comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing a product's cost and selling prices.Knowledge of commercial and financial trade-offs in category sales.Understanding of the retail value chain and profitability drivers.Job ObjectivesProduct range and line determinationProduct pricing administrationAdvertising and promotions managementResolve stock level issues in stores and distribution centresInternational sourcingIf you are looking to join a dynamic Foods Buying team as a Wine Buyer, with retail experience executing all aspects of the buying process and passionate about driving data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment, then click on the link to apply.
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