PURCHASING MANAGER – NELSPRUIT:

This position will manage and lead a team of Senior Buyers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
•Grade 12 / Matric (non-negotiable)
•A Purchasing Management qualification is desirable
•Must have a minimum of 6 years’ experience in an FMCG environment
•Must have 5 years of managerial experience in a Buying department
•Direct team management experience is a pre-requisite
•Excellent market knowledge of a supplier base is a plus

MAIN DUTIES:
•Achievement of sales, stock levels and gross profit targets
•Ensuring product pricing competitiveness against competitors and budgeted retail margins to members
•Delivering on the defined service levels to retailers through rapid adaptation to customer needs
•Development of internal controls to manage and report on all buyer key performance areas
•Driving product development and other initiatives
•Management of the performance of suppliers from a pricing, product and service level aspect

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
•Strong analytical, negotiation, leadership, influencing and communication skills
•Commercially and economically minded
•Solid understanding of commodity market
•Energetic/passionate individual who understands buying, trading & the economy(within the Retail industry)

SALARY PACKAGE:
•R50,000 – R60,000 CTC (depending on qualifications & experience)