Buyer II Job Vacancy in South Africa at Woolworths

Job Title: Buyer II: Horti

REF: FOOD/NB/Buyer II: Horti/Cape Town/070812


Recruiter: Woolworths (Pty) Ltd Updated on: 2012-08-08 00:00:00
Start Date: 2012-08-07 End Date: 2012-08-17
AA/EE: Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Cape Town Available: a.s.a.p.
Category: Environmental / Horticulture / Agriculture Offer: market related
Reporting To: Line Manager Job Grade: Middle Mgt & Specialists
Division: Foods Positions: 1
Introduction

Source and buy product in support of the Category and Food Strategies, through effective supplier and profit management. Be driven by financial achievement.
Minimum Requirements

Relevant commercial degree / diploma
Minimum of 5 years buying experience in the Horti (cut flowers and house plants) industry
Proven experience in managing a Foods/FMCG department.
Proven sourcing and supplier management experience
Proven ability to provide tactical input and deliver the category operating plan.
Strong integrator and the ability to work in a Matrix structure.
Strong negotiation and financial management skills.
Proven ability to deliver the following category KPIs (ie. market share, sales growth, margin, ROS, availability)
Understanding of Supply Chain processes and principles
In depth understanding and application of Woolworths' quality standards
Job Specification


Give input to and implement departmental and supplier strategies
Establish a commercially viable product range strategy and manage the implementation thereof
Develop good working relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders
Review internal Woolworths performance data (sales, profit, market share, market size etc.) for the department and make comparisons against competition ito range, price, promotions and product development
Identify and prioritise the key commercial strategies and accompanying quantifiable goals and KPI's for the department in line with category operating plan
Ensure internal and external colleagues understand and work to deliver the department category plan
Review department performance versus Department Scorecards on a regular basis and inform key stakeholders
Manage financial accountabilities; margins (including strategic buy-in opportunities in consultation with Merchandise Planning), incentives, settlement discounts, departmental charges, sample account, buyer losses, etc.
Negotiate price, promotional price and new lines, taking into account price tiering / product positioning and financial targets
Integrate with Sales Management to draw up and implement Promotional Calendar. Plan and implement promotional strategies and ensure supplier delivery
Establish category price position while applying an understanding of customer price perception, impacts on KVIs, and of competitor pricing


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