Junior Buyer

Minimum requirements:

• Matric with 1 - 2 years’ exp. in buying.
  + Study towards a Dip./Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Consumer Science or related field.

• Diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Consumer Science or related field.
  + 2 - 3 years Administration exp. 
  + Looking for a foot in the door as a Buyer.
• If you are a Sports enthusiast - it will secure your application. 

• You will be responsible for buying from approved vendors, placing orders, and ensuring departments have what they need to succeed.
• Using your knowledge of customer needs and market trends, you’ll help the company grow.
• You will also handle essential admin tasks, including purchase orders, stationery, and daily cash-ups.

• Achieve budgeted sales, margins, and EBIT.
• Drive stock turns by managing OTB, monitoring inventory levels, and placing orders in line with supplier lead times.
• Analyse sales, stock, and product performance to support buying decisions and optimise product ranges.
• Maintain superior customer service by supporting stores, resolving queries promptly, and responding to e-mails within 24 hours.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
• Gather market intelligence, monitor competitor activity, identify trends, and assist in developing merchandise strategies.
• Support marketing and promotional activities by coordinating new product launches, preparing promotional plans, and ensuring stock availability.
• Complete general administration including buy-sheets, raising PO’s, maintaining pricing accuracy, and processing daily store cash-up checks.
• Manage invoices, adjust PO’s where required, and distribute documentation to stores.
• Assist with block planning, promotional submissions, and verification of stock levels ahead of campaigns.
• Create and maintain product codes and item information on internal systems.
• Order stationery and carry out additional administrative tasks as needed.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess execution, resolve issues, and support store teams.
• Prepare and submit reports relating to sales, stock, promotions, and performance.