Buyer: Groceries and Condiments Category

Introduction

Join a dynamic team at a growth-focused business and a subsidiary of a group which is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Spanning over 100 locations across South Africa and a growing ecommerce presence, the business with its retail branches and specialist brands offer high-quality farming supplies, solutions, and a broad range of retail products to a diverse customer base that share the same love of the land, sense of community, and can-do attitude.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Procurement, the incumbent forms part of a Category Management team responsible for the development and execution of the Category Procurement strategy, with a specific focus on sourcing RETAIL PROCUREMENT (condiments and groceries).

Desired Experience & Qualification

• B Degree (Procurement)

• 2 Years related experience with retail procurement preferably within the FMCG environment (FMCG categories)

• Specialization in Procurement & Data Analytics would be an advantage

• A strong Category specific background and product knowledge with a keen interest to learn procurement will be considered

• Proficient in use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel (advanced))

• Demonstrated negotiation skills

• Own transport and a valid driver’s license are required as candidates must be prepared to travel for work purposes

• The candidate must be willing to work long hours during peak times

Package & Remuneration

Growth

• Serves as the company’s central point of contact for suppliers

• Identifies and drives opportunities to rationalise products and to reduce complexity

• Participates in Category specific product development initiatives

• In conjunction with the Category team, establishes seasonal demand and procurement plans

• In conjunction with the Category team, establishes optimal stock assortments per branch

Optimisation

• Negotiates ad hoc purchase prices and term deals with suppliers

• Resolves pricing discrepancies and claims with suppliers

• Assesses supply and quality risks and evaluates supplier capacity and capability to ensure supplier selection supports the execution of the Category strategy

• Purchases products based on demand plans as well as abnormal demand requirements from branches

• Monitors and evaluates supplier performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Proactively identifies and communicates Category specific supply constraints to the business to be prepared for and to minimize supply disruptions

Leveraging Culture & Diversity

• Develop and maintain sound supplier relationships

• Collaborate with both internal and external key stakeholders to form a consolidated view of customer and business requirements relating to the Category

Digital Transformation

• Records and maintains accurate purchase price files in the ERP system

Key leadership attributes

The incumbent would need to have the ability to progress and add continuous incremental value

• Dealing with complexity

• Sound pragmatic judgement

• Self - awareness

• Achievement orientation