Job Details
Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Head Office in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Category Buyer to join the procurement team. The main purpose of this role will be to manage suppliers, trading terms, market analysis, product selection/ buying, planning, stock management, driving turnover and profit.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics and Accounting
- Minimum of 3 years Category Buying experience
- Degree or Diploma in Finance/Retail Management or any similar qualification
- SAP BI, Qlikview experience
- Computer skills – (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
Job Specification…
- Implement strategies to improve profitability of the category.
- Analyse consumer buying patterns to predict future trends in order to choose most profitable product ranges.
- Manage plans to ensure optimal stock levels for the business at all times.
- Develop and adhere to category plan that includes category sales, profit, market shares, second stock returns, ROCE.
- Ensure a detailed marketing plan is formulated and that it`s in line with the overall company strategy.
- Identify and develop various Dis-Chem category pricing and promotion strategies to ensure customer needs are met while remaining competitive in the market.
- Evaluate product quality by using customer feedback as a measuring tool.
- Report on category plans on a monthly basis.
- Develop a yearly category operating strategy and ensure it is in line with the Dis-Chem strategic category objective.
- Compile reports on relevant products and their sales, quality and feedback.
- Maintain relationships with existing suppliers while sourcing new suppliers for future products.
- Negotiating prices and delivery contracts with suppliers.
- Review supplier contracts and ensure they are valid, in line with industry standards and industry good practice.
Competencies
Essential:
- Knowledge of Industry standards, relevant product laws and regulations, Retail and Buying
- Knowledge and understanding of market trends and competitor analysis, supplier negotiations, trading terms, financial planning
- Brand understanding
- English – Read, write and speak well
- Analytical problem solving skills
- Negotiation and persuasion skills
- Good communication skills
- Need to have an understanding of the financial implications that goes with the tasks involved
- Be able to achieve budget inventory levels
- Ability to work under pressure
- Deadline driven
- Time management
Special conditions of employment:
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
- Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.