Buyer

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Lead category planning to reduce costs, optimise contracts, and grow income
• Negotiate top-tier trading terms and co-op promotional spend
• Build strong supplier relationships and source new, innovative products
• Deliver on our value proposition through strategic pricing and promotions
• Curate a balanced product range with impactful on-shelf displays
• Develop exclusive private label products and brands for differentiation
• Analyse trends, conduct range reviews, and track competitor activity
• Collaborate across departments to execute seamless go-to-market strategies
• Monitor key performance metrics to keep stakeholders informed and ahead

Minimum requirements:

• 3-5 years category experience
• B degree or diploma in retail, purchasing management or similar
• Supplier relationship management
• Procurement and supply chain
• Retail Management
• Market trends and competitor analysis
• Financial planning and budgets
• Relevant legislation
• Sales and margin management

Required competencies

• Adhering to principle and values
• Persuading and influencing
• Analysing
• Learning and researching
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Following instructions and procedures
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

Company Description

Are you passionate about driving product performance and building winning vendor partnerships? We’re looking for a results-driven Buyer to take charge of key product ranges — optimising costs, boosting revenue, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.

Posted on 23 May 16:15, Closing date 20 Jun