Retail Buyer - Cape Town, South Africa - Cash XChange

Cash XChange

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are looking for a competent
Retail buyer to select and purchase lines of products on behalf of our company.

The role is very important since our business activities cannot begin without the necessary stock.

The goal is to ensure that the business will always have adequate stock that meets its requirements. That way we can deliver value to our customers through high-quality products and facilitate sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

Identify customer preferences and forecast consumer trends
Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices
Discover and purchase new products and check the quality and popularity of those already on our shelves
Negotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our company
Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase
Monitor stock levels and make plans for buying within budget
Create reports on sales, budgets and customer satisfaction and adjust your strategies accordingly
Forge and maintain trust relationships with suppliers to promote fair dealing
Attend events, fairs and exhibitions to remain uptodate with the market's trends

Requirements and skills

Proven experience as a retail buyer or relevant role
Outstanding communication abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiating
Up to speed with purchasing best practices
Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting techniques
Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of purchasing software (e.g. SpendMap) is an advantage
High school diploma or relevant field will be considered a plus

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