Trainee Buyer - Cape Town, South Africa - Shoprite Group

Shoprite Group

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Closing Date
2023/05/1- Reference Number

SHO

Job Title

Trainee Buyer (Foods)

Job Type

Permanent

Location
Country

South Africa

Location
Province

Western Cape

Location
Town or City

Brackefell, Cape Town

Purpose of the Job

The Non-RSA Buying Division is looking to appoint a Trainee Foods Buyer in the Trainee Buyer Training Program for appointment as a Buyer (Foods) upon the succesfull completion of the Training Program.

Job Advert Details
Job Category

Retail

Job Objectives

Once appointed as Buyer (Foods) upon
successful completion of the Trainee Buyer Program **the main purpose of the position as a Buyer within the Non-RSA Buying team, the Buyer will be performing sourcing and buying responsibilities for selected categories.

The Buyer will work closely with the Buying, Marketing and Operations teams on a day to day basis to embed customer understanding, ensure consistent execution and monitor performance.

The role is fast-paced and requires a high-energy self-starter with the ability to work with precision under pressure.

Also have a demonstrated aptitude for formulating category strategies, conduct supplier negotiations, utilise customer insights and have a strong execution track record as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with people at all levels in an organisation.

To buy effectively so as to ensure sales growth and increase in gross margins, in addition to necessary advertising spend recoupment

Key outputs include:
1. Product range and line determination 2. Product pricing administration 3. Advertising and promotions management 4. Buyer assistant management 5. Stock level issues resolution in the stores and the distribution centres 6. Merchandising layout determination 7. Transfer of skills to, or coaching of, trainee buyers