Procurement activity within the Region - To create and execute Regional Procurement strategies in line with the Group Procurement Strategy and budgets and business objectives
Liaise with Category Managers and Product Specialists – To collaborate with Category Managers and Product Specialists to ensure execution of category strategies, optimise opportunities, and resolve and improve supply chain issues
Supplier Negotiations - Negotiate base prices, regional deals, forward orders, and KVI pricing
Maintain Stakeholder relationships - To proactively liaise and engage with supplier network and internal stakeholders (i.a., Group Merchandising team, Store Managers and Store Buyers) to manage expectations and facilitate delivery
Facilitate listing process of Regional Suppliers – To ensure that all stipulated procedures and process are followed in listing all Regional Suppliers Assist Marketing
Product Training- To organise and coordinate product and supplier service training and related initiatives when and where required
Store Stock levels – Manage and implement strategies with aim of maintaining efficient stock levels and appropriate SOPs/Best Practices
Ensure Stock File Integrity - To ensure integrity of stock file in line with stock file guidelines
Manage Procurement Procedures – To ensure that the regional merchandising portfolio are in line with all stipulated/set procedures and processes
Market Intelligence gathering – To assess / ensure business competitiveness
Manage regional promotions - Plan, co-ordinate and execute regional promotions
To uphold and promote the company values and culture
Requirements:
Grade 12(essential)
Relevant tertiary qualification (NQF6) ideally with a Retail/Procurement focus (desirable)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position in a computerised retail environment (essential)
Experience gained at a middle management level (essential)
