Buyer (Home - Softs) at PEP

Job description

Department: Merchandise

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To source and compile a range of commodities by ensuring that the commodities are acceptable to the Pep consumer market. The commodities selected must contribute to the profit margin and price points of Pep, in accordance to the departmental directive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supplier management (sourcing and loading)
• Range building (Product sourcing & range development)
• Product determination
• Product order management (Administration)
• Budget management and OTB control
• Research about target market and competitiveness

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Degree (e.g. Consumer Science) or Diploma (e.g. Clothing / Purchasing Management)
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Creative, eye for detail and analytical ,
• Minimum of 3 -5 years experience as a fully fledged buyer will be an advantage
• Essential experience in “Hards”, in categories like ceramics, glass, plastics
• Travel and exposure to the East will be an advantage
• Competencies required: Good communicator; Confident; Business Acument; Negotiation and influencing; Planning, organizing and control; Stress Tolerance; Building and maintaining relationships and able to function independently
• Willingness to travel

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 14 July 2017

If you are interested in applying for the above position and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.