Buyer - Johannesburg Verfied

R 30 000 - 50 000 per month Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 17-11-2019 4:10:28 PM
01-12-2019 9:30:32 AM
POSITION: Buyer (EE)
LOCATION: Johannesburg
SALARY: R 30 000 – R 50 000 CTC

Minimum Requirements
Matric/Grade 12/Equivalent/ (Recognition for Prior Learning)
3 years’ relevant experience or procurement background

Job Function:
Main Responsibilities
Communicate with suppliers in regard to product and procurement thereof
Daily management of reports to monitor stock to ensure that correct levels are maintained
Responsible for planning of procurement for the category in order to create open to buy by reducing slow moving or sunset stock and managing the allocated budget
Must meet targets which are set
Full accountability for the portfolio
Research of products to ensure we are at the forefront of the market
Work in conjunction with R&D to monitor and check that quality of the products is upheld
Must fully understand all the relevant compliance certificates needed in regard to the category and make sure that all items are fully compliant and that documentation is in place and current at all times
Adhere to company policy in regard to procurement processes and work within the given parameters
Must be able to make competent presentations in regard to the category when needed

Quality and Compliance
Adhere to specified standards, policies, practices and procedures
Use appropriate tools to conduct work, and ensure quality, accuracy and completeness thereof
Maintain a neat, clean and organised work area
Identify and recommend areas / ways to improve processes
Team Collaboration and Personal Performance
Collaborate and work closely with others
Align own behaviour with the organisational culture and values
Achieve own performance objectives
Actively participate in own professional development and career path

Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of Accpac, Netstock. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other MS Office programs
Good communication and negotiation skills
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure
Attention to detail
Previous Retail experience essential
Previous experience in procurement of Audio / Electronics
Attributes

Adherence to Principles and Values
Customer-focused
Delivery orientated
Creative and Innovative
Decisive and action-orientated
Growth Mind set
Cool-headed
Resilient
Relatable / approachable
Persuasive and Influential
Self-driven
Adaptive and responsive to change

Please take note that initial correspondence will be via email

Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates
If you have not received a reply within 3 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful