General Merchandise Buyer
O'Brien Recruitment
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support and execute regionally of the National GM Strategy.
- Develop and execute Regional GM Strategy based on relevant market data.
- Strategically drive sales to budget through full implementation of overall category strategy.
- Negotiate deals, pricing, promotional pricing, and new product launches.
- Continued innovation to develop category sales contribution to total sales.
- Daily analysis and response to key statistics.
- Manage and grow Retail margin in line with Budget.
- Manage recoveries in line with Budget.
- Maintain stockholding against budget (Days and Budget).
- Align Supplier Strategy with GM Category strategy and foster good trading relationships.
- Regular supplier strategic reviews and sales meetings.
- Ongoing Category Management.
- Matric
- Marketing or similar tertiary education is advantageous.
- Knowledge of FMCG
- Thrive in a competitive and pressurized environment.
- A Team Player with excellent People Skills
- Knowledge of Buying Systems and processes
- Strong negotiating and interpersonal Skills
- Strong Planning Skills
- Good Financial Skills
- Good Administrative Skills
- Good Analytical Skills
- Good Communication Skills (Verbal and written)
- Drivers License.