PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To source and compile a range of commodities and ensure that the commodities are acceptable to the PEP consumer market. The commodities selected must contribute to the profit margin and price points of PEP. in accordance with the departmental directive.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supplier management (sourcing and loading)
- Range building (Product sourcing & range development)
- Product determination
- Product order management (Administration)
- Budget management and OTB control
- Research about target market and competitiveness
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant Degree (e.g. Consumer Science) or Diploma (e.g. Clothing / Purchasing Management)
- At least 3 years experience as fully fledged buyer essential
- Footwear experience of at least 3 years essential
- Manufacturing; supply and footwear technology experience advantageous
- Computer Literacy (MS Office)
- Creative, eye for detail and analytical
- Willingness to travel
- Competencies required: Accuracy, Directing, Negotiation, Results-oriented, Persuasiveness, Commercial Drive, Initiative, Analysing and forming opinions.
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, 20 January 2022
If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV and an internal application form to our SkillsMap platform using the following link: https://pepstores-internal.jb.skillsmapafrica.com/Job/Index/56776
All external candidates please use the following link: https://pepstores.jb.skillsmapafrica.com/Job/Index/56776
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If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.