Buyer

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities: Assist to Buy, range and manage the category based on the demands and expectations of our customers. Sourcing of products Working with the buyer to launch new products including statutory approvals, QC, negotiating appropriate service arrangements, arranging packaging and instructions, entering productions descriptions details and bar codes onto the system Set store models Identify opportunities for incremental sales of existing products Conduct regular range review with the Buyer Monitor competition for threats and opportunities Have input into the Strategic plan (Business Plan) Liaise with suppliers to ensure a smooth flow of stock at competitive prices whilst maximizing rebate and advertising support Develop strong business relations with key suppliers, source new suppliers and consolidate existing suppliers where commercially appropriate Manage stock levels to achieve high stock service level to retail and wholesale whilst ensuring better than budget inventory and GPROSI performance Identify obsolete and non-variable inventory and develop plans to exist in conjunction with the buyer Have input into lines for advertising Attend advertising briefing sessions with the Buyer Ensure there is adequate stock to cover promotional demand Notify relevant parties of changes in product specification and pricing Review appropriateness of stock levels Ensure Data Integrity and Maintenance of product information in the system Co-ordinate stock returns to the supplier Registration and ongoing management of stock samples received Communicating product information and/ or instructions to stores Support and contribute to the development and success of the overall team. Skills & Competencies: Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and trends. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other data analysis tools. A passion for electronics and an understanding of customer preferences in this category. Qualification/Experience: 4+ years of experience as a Buyer in a retail (CDIT) or commercial environment Educational Qualification: Postgraduate/MBA