WOOLWORTHS SOEK VOEDSELAANKOPER BUYER II: GROCERIES, FOODS GROUP - (CPT based) To procure a range of products to meet the business objectives of profit, excellent quality, availability, thereby driving the market share and profitability of the category as well as coordinating the delivery of the operating plans through the supplier base. Key responsibilities: Drive market share and profitability of the category Give input to Category and Supplier strategies and sourcing of raw material Manage financial indicators and all expenses Develop and implement pricing strategies as well as actively doing comp shops Give input to the planning and forecasting of products and ranges Build and manage relationships with a diverse range of suppliers Liaise with marketing, sales management and space planning to maximize, layouts, sales and promotions Liaise with distribution regarding Supply Chain issues Monitor and react to industry and international trends Monitor order fill and static Negotiate price, promotional price and new lines, taking into account price tiering / product positioning and financial targets Cross functionally build and develop the operating plan across the category Drive with the matrix team the delivery of the operating plan through the supplier base Key competancies: Procurement experience within a retail, FMCG environment or groceries industry experience – knowledge of store operations, customer profiles, locations & competitors A minimum of 5-10 years buying experience required Groceries category or multi-national knowledge will be advantageous Proven sourcing and supplier management experience Commercial skills and experience Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts, processes and systems Understanding of factors influencing a product’s cost and selling prices Proven ability to co-ordinate and deliver the category operating plan Strong integrator across the matrix with proven leadership skills Strong negotiation and financial management skills Proven ability to deliver the following category KPIs: Market share; Sales growth (like for like); Margin (Percentage and cash); People measure; Supplier performance; ROS (waste/shrinkage/departmental charges/sample cost) Supplier order fills and EODs Quality/high standard mindset Proactive & innovative with a continuous improvement mindset Strong customer and retail orientation - sound business acumen; commercial awareness; good judgment; emotional resilience Entrepreneurial – ability to initiate and implement innovative and viable business ideas and to accept accountability for the outcome Team player with understanding of diversity If you are interested in the above position please send your CV to [email protected], stating clearly the position you are applying for. Closing Date: 15 December 2014
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