Buyer Job Vacancy at Woolworths South Africa in Cape Town

Job Title: Buyer II: Liquor
REF: FOOD/NB/Buyer II: Liquor/Cape Town/110912

Recruiter: Woolworths (Pty) Ltd
End Date: 2012-09-25
AA/EE: Applicable
Contract Permanent
Location: Cape Town
Available: a.s.a.p.
Category: Retail
Offer: market related
Reporting To: line manager
Job Grade: Middle Mgt & Specialists
Division: Foods
Positions: 1

Introduction

To manage the Liquor Division and to meet the business objectives of profit through the co ordination of the department operating plans in support of the Foods Strategy
Minimum Requirements


A minimum of 5 years retail buying or retail experience required, preferably in the industry or with liquor experience
Strong liquor industry knowledge and experience is advantageous
Proven supplier management experience.
Commercial skills and experience, as well as Promotional planning and execution
Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts, processes and system
Proven ability to co-ordinate and deliver the category operating plan
Strong integrator across the matrix with proven leadership skills and people management skills, as well as the ability to coach and mentor junior team members.
Strong negotiation and financial management skills, particularly margin management
Proven ability to deliver the following category KPIs

- Market share

- Sales growth (like for like)

- Margin (Percentage and cash)

- Supplier performance

- ROS (waste/ shrinkage/departmental charges/sample cost )

Management of Stock replenishment (Manage stock-holdings) and Supplier order fills
Quality / high standard
Proactive & Innovative
Strong customer and retail orientation - sound business acumen; commercial awareness; good judgment; emotional resilience
Team player with understanding of diversity
Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Job Specification


Drive market share and profitability of the category
Give input to Category and Supplier strategies and co ordinate the sign off and implementation of the operating plans.
Manage financial indicators and expenses
Develop and implement pricing strategies
Build and manage sound relationships with all suppliers
Monitor supplier performance
Negotiate price, promotional price and new lines, taking into account price tiering / product positioning and financial targets
Assist with range planning and the listing of all new products
Input to store layouts
Drawing up monthly performance reports and proposals
Liaise with marketing, sales management and space planning to maximise sales and promotions in stores.
Liaise with the Liquor stores directly on a day to day basis
Monitor and react to industry trends and opportunities
Influence stock replenishment levels


Apply to:

http://woolworths.pnet.co.za/#s=job_search