KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Issue and manage POs in alignment with Slimstock-generated requirements.
- Validate quantities, pricing, pack sizes and delivery commitments.
- Manage supplier OTIF performance and resolve shortages or discrepancies.
- Ensure promotional readiness and confirm supplier capacity for peak events.
- Maintain accurate cost files, pack size data, lead times and calendars.
- Resolve invoice and GRV discrepancies with Finance.
- Escalate inbound risks early and coordinate with Replenishment and DC Ops.
- Support Merchandising with supplier intelligence and category insights where relevant.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA'S(KPA’S):
- OTIF
- Cost accuracy
- Promo readiness
- Supplier performance trends
- Alignment to replenishment plan
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills, aligned to the HO HOLA values.
- Friendly, helpful, confident, humble, and team-oriented with strong emotional intelligence.
- Ability to operate in a competitive, high-pressure, dynamic retail environment.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to influence and build trust.
- High accuracy, attention to detail, and strong administrative capability.
- Demonstrates integrity, ownership, resilience, and a willingness to go the extra mile.
- Merchandising operations and retail systems proficiency.
- Product, pricing, promotion, and supplier administration.
- Data accuracy, analysis, and reporting.
- Planning, organisation, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Problem solving, ownership, and accountability.
- Strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Effective communication, relationship building, and team collaboration.
- Customer focus and stakeholder service orientation.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics or Commerce
- 2–6 years in inbound procurement or retail buying
- Strong Excel and commercial numeracy
- CIPS Level 4+ (Preferred)
- SAPICS Certificate (Preferred)
- Short courses in supplier management or procurement analytics (Preferred)
*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*
