The Pick n Pay Group is one of Africa’s largest and most consistently successful retailers of food, clothing and general merchandise. Over the past five decades Pick n Pay has built a truly sustainable business, the growth and success attributed to a fundamental and unwavering belief in consumer sovereignty.
Pick n Pay Zambia is looking for dynamic and ambitious employee to fill the vacancy of Perishable Buyer.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated results oriented and self-directed individual with excellent analytical skills. If this is you, then partner with us and create a value driven environment centered around the customer.
Role Overview:
Design and implement merchandise buying plans according to market and consumer trends, ensure optimal product and merchandise ranges, stock levels and sources of supply.
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop merchandise buying strategies in alignment with merchandise and category strategies, sales targets, profits and/or profit margins
- Develop guidelines for supplier interaction and relationship building
- Develop performance metrics for suppliers in terms of timely delivery, accuracy of order fulfilment, sales performance of supplier’s products, product quality and/or promotional support
- Lead review with suppliers in terms of category and product mix, sales targets, performance metrics, supplier’s categories, product and promotional plans
- Set strategies to improve contribution of different product lines
- Establish merchandise quality standards with suppliers according to legal and customer requirements
Critical requirements for the role:
- Business or Supply chain associated qualification
- Retail buying experience including HMR and Fresh Categories
- 2 or more years work experience in a similar role
- Exposure to customer centric environments
- Hands on knowledge of commercial reporting (Full Microsoft Package with Excel and BI)
- Consummate professional with credible reputation
- Great people skills with all round Stakeholder Management experience
Application:
To apply, please submit a detailed CV/Resume and a 1-page cover letter as to why you should be considered to the following email address ZambiaRecruitment@pnp.co.za. The closing date for receiving applications is 25th May 2022. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
