Buyer - BUCO East London Arcadia at The Building Company

Description:

• Purchasing of Products – To ensure that normal stock, buy-outs (special orders) and intercompany stock orders are placed and processed in line with store’s budgeted stock levels
• Manage Out of Stock and Low Stock Products – To ensure that there is sufficient stock on shelves according to minimum stock level guidelines
• Administration - To ensure effective administration with regards to all activities related to buying function (including updating all pricelists, maintain and reviewing records
• Supplier Chain Follow-up – To ensure effective communication and follow through on all orders to ensure delivery is achieved as per supplier lead times
• Coaching and supporting – To contribute to team success by assisting with knowledge transfer and coaching and mentoring of junior buyer and other relevant team members and contribute to professional growth of colleagues
• Coordination and Relationship Building - To proactively liaise and engage with supplier network and internal stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure effective service delivery
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (essential);
• Relevant post-school qualification (NQF5) ideally with a Retail/Procurement focus (desirable)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a computerised retail environment (essential)