BUYER (CAPE TOWN) PEPmarket


BUYER (CAPE TOWN) PEPmarket

Closing Date: Monday, 22 February 2016
Department: PEPmarket

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To source and compile a range of commodities and ensure that the commodities are acceptable to the Pep consumer market. The commodities selected must contribute to the profit margin and price points of Pep, in accordance to the departmental directive.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supplier management (sourcing and loading)
Range building (Product sourcing & range development)
Product determination
Product order management (Administration)
Budget management and OTB control
Research about target market and competitiveness

 

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant Degree (e.g. Consumer Science) or Diploma (e.g. Clothing/Purchasing Management)
Computer Literacy (MS Office)
Creative, eye for detail and analytical
Homeware experience is required
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a fully-fledged buyer will be an advantage
Competencies required: Good communicator; Confident; Business Acumen; Negotiation and influencing; Planning, organizing and control; Stress Tolerance; Building and maintaining relationships and able to function independently
Willingness to travel

If you are interested in applying for the above position and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV, with an internal application form (for internal applicants).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE