Buyer

SUMMARY:

Our client based in Durban SA.
A specialist in a range of Stationery and Office Supplies adding Office Furniture, Cleaning and Hygiene products, Milk, Tea and Coffee essentials, Technology and, of course, back to school range.

POSITION INFO:

Role: Buyer

Position: Stationery and Office Equipment - Buyer

Location: Durban

Start Date: Immediate

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric
• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management / Sales
• Min 3 years experience industry related
• Pastel Accounting

• Creative flair
• Numerate with highly commercial approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Accurate
• Punctual
• Strong negotiator
• Systems literate
• Ability to influence
• Attention to detail

• Source new brands and product in line with our clients strategy through knowledge and expertise of the products and market
• Negotiate the best possible terms with suppliers i.e. margin, trade discounts, markdown support, marketing contribution and sell through agreements.
• Ensure that Buying decisions are based on a sound commercial framework to drive sales and profit.
• Compete to be the first to market with new and exclusive brands & products and devise the launch strategy with the retail outlets
• Responsible for range planning.