Junior Buyer

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Essential Health is recruitingfor an enthusiastic Junior Buyerwith a keen eye for value interest and awareness of trends coupled with a passion and an eye for quality products at competitive rates.

Thesuccessful candidate must preferably have 2 years of relevant or comparable working experienceandmust reside in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES

Identify new brand opportunities in line with the business and divisional strategies and initiate introduction meeting with brands
Product range and line development and determination Identify business opportunities for the organisation
Source evaluate and propose potential suppliers ensuring they meet quality delivery and pricing requirements
Supplier Relationship Management
Use understanding of customer needs to identify the right products
Staying abreast of specials in the market/ awareness of price movements to maintain product pricing competitiveness
Balance product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet the customers needs
Inventory management pro-actively manage stock shortages
Maintenance of effective administration (complete and up to date)
Initiate and motivate promotions and cross departmental collaboration
Proactive approach to maintaining optimal stock levels
Produce new and creative ideas approaches and/ or insights
Produces a range of solutions to challenges / problems
Building rapport and establish good relationships with customers and staff
Relate well to people at all levels within and external of the organisation
Ability to make effective decisions under difficult circumstances take ownership and displaying initiative and champion own ideas

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12 certificate with maths is an essential requirement
Preferably 2 years of experience together with experience in a retail environment
Previous experience and exposure to procurement and/or logistics practices will be advantageous
High degree of administrative and numerical proficiency
Active consumer find joy in online and physical shopping
Social media and trend awareness basic understanding of shopper patterns / behaviour
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated individual that are goal-oriented

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Strong Business acumen with an entrepreneurial spirit
Pay attention to detail and be 100% committed
Friendly Enthusiastic and proactive disposition
Have strong negotiation skills
Have a dynamic personality with a spirit of initiative
Possess of excellent time management discipline and organisation skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be able to work independently and as part of a team
Have problem-solving and analytical skills
Self-motivated individual that are goal-oriented

If you are enthusiastic about shopping products and retail paired with an entrepreneurial streak and knack for spotting trends and value wed love to hear from you. Please click on Apply Now or send your CV to marked for Eliznas attention.

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Essential Health is recruitingfor an enthusiastic Junior Buyerwith a keen eye for value interest and awareness of trends coupled with a passion and an eye for quality products at competitive rates.Thesuccessful candidate must preferably have 2 years of relevant or comparable working experienceandmus...

Thesuccessful candidate must preferably have 2 years of relevant or comparable working experienceandmust reside in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES

Identify new brand opportunities in line with the business and divisional strategies and initiate introduction meeting with brands
Product range and line development and determination Identify business opportunities for the organisation
Source evaluate and propose potential suppliers ensuring they meet quality delivery and pricing requirements
Supplier Relationship Management
Use understanding of customer needs to identify the right products
Staying abreast of specials in the market/ awareness of price movements to maintain product pricing competitiveness
Balance product assortment and visual on-shelf display to meet the customers needs
Inventory management pro-actively manage stock shortages
Maintenance of effective administration (complete and up to date)
Initiate and motivate promotions and cross departmental collaboration
Proactive approach to maintaining optimal stock levels
Produce new and creative ideas approaches and/ or insights
Produces a range of solutions to challenges / problems
Building rapport and establish good relationships with customers and staff
Relate well to people at all levels within and external of the organisation
Ability to make effective decisions under difficult circumstances take ownership and displaying initiative and champion own ideas

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12 certificate with maths is an essential requirement
Preferably 2 years of experience together with experience in a retail environment
Previous experience and exposure to procurement and/or logistics practices will be advantageous
High degree of administrative and numerical proficiency
Active consumer find joy in online and physical shopping
Social media and trend awareness basic understanding of shopper patterns / behaviour
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated individual that are goal-oriented

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE