Purchasing Manager

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Posted on : 29-05-2025

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4-5years

Job Location

Durban - South Africa

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1 Vacancy

Posted on : 29-05-2025

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this position is to drive DC sales grow retail loyalty meet DC and retail GP targets while gaining market share through careful planning and purchasing of the correct stock on time and in line with the retailer requirements.

Management of promotions planning

Achievement of sales and gross profit targets

Ensuring product pricing competitiveness against competitors and budgeted retail margins for members

Delivering on the defined service levels to retailers

Development of internal controls to manage and report on Category Managers key performance areas

Driving product development

Overseeing Warehouse stock levels in line with budgeted expectations

Management of the performance of suppliers from a pricing product and service level aspect

Negotiation of trading terms and supplier SLA s

Control department administration and expenses

Assisting in providing leadership to the Marketing team

Providing category leadership to the Marketing team and Retail Members

Ad hoc tasks and duties

Requirements

Minimum 5 years management experience in an FMCG environment

Tertiary qualification in Marketing/Advertising

A proven track record on the ability to develop suppliers at grassroots level to compliant suppliers

Have demonstrated ability to collaborate cross functionally across supply chain

Computer Literacy

Strategic decision-making skills

Ability to plan and organize

Ability to trade aggressively

Develop a comprehensive marketing and promotional strategy

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong leadership and management skills

Good negotiator with entrepreneurial skills

Good communicator (written and verbal)

Team player

Prior experience may compensate for qualifications not met and all appointments are subject to our Affirmative action policy.

Minimum 5 years management experience in an FMCG environment Tertiary qualification in Marketing/Advertising A proven track record on the ability to develop suppliers at grassroots level to compliant SPAR suppliers Have demonstrated ability to collaborate cross functionally across supply chain Computer Literacy Strategic decision-making skills Ability to plan and organize Ability to trade aggressively Develop a comprehensive marketing and promotional strategy Strong interpersonal skills Strong leadership and management skills Good negotiator with entrepreneurial skills Good communicator (written and verbal) Team player Prior experience may compensate for qualifications not met and all appointments are subject to our Affirmative action policy.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

Consumer Goods Rental / Food Production / Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages

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Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

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Purchasing Manager

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