Buyer

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the role of a Buyer at the Shoprite Group of Companies. The position is situated within the pharmaceutical wholesale sector, focusing on managing product portfolios, supplier relationships, and pricing strategies to maintain competitiveness and optimize commercial outcomes for the company. **What you will do** * Analyse product availability, pricing trends, supplier engagement, and category insights to ensure competitiveness within the pharmaceutical wholesale sector. * Evaluate and categorise the product portfolio to recommend appropriate range coverage aligned with customer demand, branch requirements, supplier capabilities, and the company's commercial strategy. * Monitor cost and selling prices to optimise margins, affordability, competitiveness, and service delivery across the product range. * Support supplier negotiations by analysing pricing data, validating assumptions, and proposing commercially viable pricing strategies. * Review promotional lines and pricing structures to facilitate effective advertising campaigns and promotional activities. * Investigate and resolve stock level issues across branches and distribution centres by monitoring price movements, supplier lead times, shortages, and demand fluctuations. * Analyse product gaps and market trends to recommend profitable sourcing decisions and support supply continuity. * Collaborate with suppliers, inventory, distribution, and operations teams to enhance the end-to-end supply chain process and maintain optimal product flow and service levels. * Recommend practical merchandising layouts that align with consumer purchasing patterns and operational needs. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Degree or Diploma in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field essential. * Minimum of 5 years' experience in buying, procurement, or sourcing roles within pharmaceutical, healthcare, wholesale, distribution, or commercial trading environments essential. * Proven expertise in sourcing and supplier management, including experience with complex vendor and supplier negotiations essential. * Strong understanding of supply chain principles, processes, and systems essential. * Comprehensive knowledge of factors influencing product cost and pricing strategies essential. * Demonstrated commercial acumen with an understanding of financial trade-offs in category sales essential. * Familiarity with the pharmaceutical wholesale value chain, distribution environments, and profitability drivers essential. * Advanced proficiency in MS Office 365, with high-level skills in Microsoft Excel essential. * Exceptional analytical and numerical skills, capable of interpreting complex data to support informed buying decisions. * Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a degree or diploma in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field. They should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in buying, procurement, or sourcing, specifically within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, wholesale, distribution, or commercial trading sectors. Essential skills include proven expertise in sourcing, supplier management, complex negotiations, and a strong understanding of supply chain principles, product cost, pricing strategies, and commercial acumen. Familiarity with the pharmaceutical wholesale value chain and advanced proficiency in MS Office 365 (especially Excel) are also required. The role demands exceptional analytical, numerical, communication, and negotiation skills. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/buyer-shoprite-group-of-companies-6 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

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