RETAIL BUYER - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 31-07-2019 7:31:07 AM
25-09-2019 7:31:07 AM
RETAIL BUYER
LUANDA - ANGOLA

RETAIL / PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR


Leading Retail Organization seeks a dynamic and suitably qualified / experienced Retail Buyer with relevant pharmaceutical sector experience to join their dynamic team.



Purpose of Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating trading terms and identifying and ensuring promotions. All applicants must be Angolan citizens or possess card residence.





KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:


Relevant Business Degree / Diploma in Procurement / Buying or similar
Minimum 3 years’ Retail buying experience
Minimum 3 years’ working experience within a pharmaceutical or health industry
Must be fluent in Portuguese and English languages
Ability to work cross-functionally
Strong Commercial and Financial acumen
Effective negotiator
Strong numeric reasoning skills
Excellent influencing and communication skills
Project management skills
Able to build strong relationships
Strong report writing skills
Able to compile supplier plans on a monthly basis
Willing to travel to stores on a regular basis
Willing to attend annual Trade Shows, Charity Events and other Company events
Valid driver’s license
All applicants must be Angolan citizens or possess card residence.


RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Analysing sales of different products to ensure optimal ranging
Determine trends related to changes in the market / shortcomings
Meet with suppliers on a regular basis
Negotiate pricing trading terms to ensure maximum revenue and maintain a set GP
Manage supplier relationships
Ensure availability of stock
Monitor stock movement – correct stock received on time at the right place
Control short-dated products
Manage stock write-offs


Ensure continuous promotional activity in the group by:

Project managing the promotion drives within the Group
Align with Marketing to ensure synergy
Set and maintain pricing
Manage and attend to branch queries related to pricing
Track effectiveness of each promotion and react accordingly.
Travelling to Stores and participate on Annual Charity Days, Trade Shows and Events