Buyer at PEP Stores

Job Description

To source and compile a range of commodities and ensure that the commodities are acceptable to the Pep consumer market. The commodities selected must contribute to the profit margin and price points of Pep, in accordance with the departmental directive.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to the following job functions:

What you’ll do

• Supplier management (sourcing and loading)
• Range building (Product sourcing & range development)
• Product selection and development
• Product order management (Administration)
• Budget & GP management and OTB control
• Research target market and competitors

Desired Experience & Qualification

Required Knowledge and Experience

What you’ll need

• Relevant Degree (e.g. Consumer Science) or Diploma (e.g. Clothing / Purchasing Management)
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Creative, eye for detail, analytical and problem-solving
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a fully-fledged buyer
• Competencies required: Good communicator; Confident; Business Acumen; Negotiation and influencing; Planning, organizing and control; Stress Tolerance; Building and maintaining relationships and ability to function independently
• Willingness to travel

Mode of Application

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to PEP on www.linkedin.com to apply

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