WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE?
Based in Montague Gardens in Cape Town the role of the Dry Goods Buyer is to ensure the approved basket of product is competitively procured in the correct quantity and received at the correct time and location.
Buying Product
- Define supplier strategy, identify and appoint suitable suppliers.
- Implementation of corrective action relating to non-performance by suppliers as soon as it happens.
- Maintain and track performance of core items ensuring the correct quality and specifications are maintained.
- Ensure input costs of product remain competitive and market related.
- Take corrective action when input prices are out of line with comparable product in the market.
- Prepare and execute annual budgets.
Buying Inventory:
- Maintain and track performance of core items ensuring the correct inventory levels are maintained.
- Implementation of corrective action relating to non-performance / over performance of core product.
- Together with our distribution partners initiate and drive continuous improvements in planning policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Matric and relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Previous experience as a buyer of dry goods.
- FMCG Industry experience