Junior Buyer

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Contract: Permanent
EE position: Yes
IntroductionWe are looking to recruit a permanent Junior Buyer to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD). The role will be based at the Bloemfontein branch and will report to the Demand and Supply Planning Manager.
Key Performance Areas:Stock availabilityCustomer in fillReduction of regretsAchievement of monthly stock targetShort dated stock – minimizing stock write offsExpediting ordersPromotional price accuracySkills:Buying and planning processesMarket trends and competitor analysisSupplier Negotiations knowledgeSupplier managementRelationship buildingDeciding and Initiating ActionEntrepreneurial and Commercial ThinkingAnalysingPlanning and OrganizingDelivering Results and Meeting Customer ExpectationsRequired Minimum Education and Qualifications:Grade 12Degree or 3-year National Diploma in Business / Purchasing / Supply Chain / Finance / Retail ManagementExperience in dealing with suppliersExperience in working in high pressure environmentsMinimum Experience and Education:2 to 3 years buying experience in a retail environment (essential)Managing objectives (essential)Pharmaceutical buying experience (desirable)N.B: We endeavor to provide feedback to all candidates whenever possible, however, if you don't hear from us within 14 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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