Category Buyer ( Maternity Relief)
Listing reference: click_001188
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 9 November 2020
Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Merchandising
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
About our company
Clicks Group
Introduction
Job Purpose:
To execute the category strategy in order to achieve and exceed the category financial targets through rapidly accelerating category depth, strengthen pricing strategy and driving private label and exclusive Brands thereby creating product differentiation and innovation to increase market share and profitability.
Job description
Job Objectives:
· With managerial support, develop and implement a category plan for specific product ranges to ensure reduced cost of goods, optimise contract terms and increase income, assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category
· With managerial support, negotiate favourable trading terms and promotional spend (co-op), actively cultivate, develop and maintain vendor relationships and partnerships to ensure vendor performance and first to market with new product launches
· To maintain relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future product lines
· To implement a plan that will achieve the Clicks' value proposition through price and promotion whilst achieving promotional sales targets
· To translate the operating and financial plans into a balanced product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet the customers’ needs
· To support the sourcing and development of private label products and exclusive brands thereby creating product differentiation, innovation and brand loyalty that will increase market share and profitability.
· To regularly review performance indicators, such as sales, margin and promo quantification, keeping the business updated on financial performance versus market and plan
· To conduct range reviews, analyse consumer buying patterns, predict future trends and stay abreast with competitor activity
· To work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including marketing and Clubcard, to ensure effective delivery of the operating plan
· To act as a Brand Ambassador for the Merchandise Graduate Programme
Knowledge:
· Supplier relationship management
· Procurement and Supply Chain
· Retail Management
· Market trends and competitor analysis
· Financial planning and budgets
· Relevant legislation
· Sales and Margin Management
Skills:
· Sound Financial/Business acumen with a merchant mindset
· Sound negotiation skills
· Planning and organisational skills
· Ability to build supplier relationships
· Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
· Verbal and written communication
· Problem solving and analytical thinking
· Decision making
· Attention to detail
Competencies:
· Adhering to Principle and Values
· Persuading and Influencing
· Analysing
· Learning and Researching
· Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
· Following Instructions and Procedures
· Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
Minimum requirements
Experience:
· 1-2 years category experience / or successful completion of a Merchandise Graduate Programme
Education:
· B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management or similar
Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.
All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.