General Merchandise Buyer - Durban, South Africa - Carlysle Human Capital

Description

They are looking for someone who has a trading mentality, who can see opportunities and who always gives of themselves 110%. The candidate needs to have had previous sales experience as well as procurement experience to be considered for this role.

Key responsibilities include the following:

Sourcing and Procurement:

• Identify and source a diverse range of general merchandise products for export for our mixed container business.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Negotiate favourable terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers to maximize value for the company.

Market Analysis:

• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.
• Work closely with the BDMs to identify new products and suppliers

Supplier Management:

• Evaluate supplier performance and conduct regular supplier reviews.
• Maintaining and developing supplier relationships
• Collaborate with suppliers to optimize product quality, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Resolve any issues or disputes with suppliers promptly.

Logistics and Shipping:

• Coordinate with logistics and shipping teams to ensure timely and cost-effective export of merchandise.

Quality Control:

• Work closely with quality control teams to ensure that all merchandise meets or exceeds quality standards.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes throughout the procurement and export process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role.
• Successful track record of buying
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Must understand pricing, claims, value chains and settlement discounts.
• Knowledge of Exports and logistics would be advantageous
• Familiarity with general merchandise market trends.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high pressure and dynamic environment.

Personality Traits we are looking for:

• Determined and motivated
• Able to hold their own in a negotiation situation.
• Persistent and proactive
• Good attention to detail
• Able to handle a high pressurised environment.
• Able to have difficult conversations and still get a positive result
• Good interpersonal skills, an ability to read people well is advantageous
• Solution driven
• Resourceful, creative and dynamic
• Able to multitask