Permanent Category Buyer – Pick n Pay Careers

Pick n Pay – Posted by swipe4job – Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

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Minimum Requirements

Relevant university degree preferred
3+ years’ experience in retail Buying and Category Management (experience in butcheries is an advantage)
Proven track record of consistent success against financial KPIs
Extensive commercial knowledge
In-depth understanding of store operations, category management, and in-store execution
SAP knowledge is an added advantage

Core Competencies

Strong knowledge of buying fundamentals and product costings
Ability to build recipes and factor costs from raw materials to packaging
Analytical skills to identify root causes of issues and recommend solutions to enhance category performance
Understanding of commercial levers in food retail
Commercial and financial acumen
Sound judgement and decision-making skills
Networking and relationship-building skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Good presentation skills

Key Responsibilities

Negotiation & Supplier Management

Understand negotiating positions, key drivers, and desired outcomes; develop and present factual, compelling arguments to build support and gain commitment
Engage in counter-negotiations to reach win-win outcomes while adhering to regulatory and contractual controls
Communicate regularly with suppliers to share financial and performance criteria; identify performance gaps and hold suppliers accountable
Develop contingency plans to close performance gaps
Demonstrate expertise when interacting with suppliers while reinforcing Pick n Pay’s values, strategies, and initiatives

Category Strategy & Planning

Develop and recommend business strategies targeting category-specific growth
Implement and execute tactical buying plans aligned with category growth strategies and overall business objectives
Integrate with Store Operations and Store teams to drive category plan implementation
Implement and execute Private Brand category strategies in line with business goals

Analysis & Performance Management

Evaluate merchandising plans and assess business impact; recommend modifications based on findings
Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance performance, quality, efficiency, and reduce costs
Maintain a thorough understanding of the assigned category, industry trends, distribution methods, and competitive environment
Develop action plans to achieve financial goals using knowledge of market trends and category performance factors

Collaboration & Communication

Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure alignment with category strategies
Share insights, metrics, and recommendations with stakeholders to improve category performance
Build strong relationships with suppliers, internal teams, and key stakeholders to drive results

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