Retail Buyer
We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable candidate for the Retail Buyer’s position.
Minimum level 4 qualification or Minimum 3 years of work experience in similar field required, we will provide all the necessary training.
It is a Full-time role working minimum 35 hours per week, we need people who are committed and turn up to work on time unless they have a reasonable excuse.
Job description:
- Buying items in line with store protocol.
- Evaluate supplier and product options according to prices, quality, availability and determine the best choices
- Negotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our company
- Maintaining stock levels utilizing seasonal trends and sales activities
- Set and maintain stock levels as, review these in conjunction with the individual department management.
- Develop, review and implement pricing schemes
- Managing display material and sales promotional programme.
- Liasing with sales representatives
- Administering of new product lines, set up and management of initial order.
- Product reviews regularly for various departments. Managing expired stock.
- Checking the quality and popularity of products already on our shelves
- Plan and implement product placement strategies for marketing and promotional activities for other departments
- Training staff on systems for management of stock and receipting.
- Inspect deliveries for shipping errors, improper handling, or quality issues.
- Ensure that orders are delivered on time and at cost.
- Resolve billing and shipping problems and provide information to suppliers.
- Identify customer preferences, forecast consumer trends/customer satisfaction and adjust your strategies accordingly
- Ordering samples to test the market and uptake of new products
- Negotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our company
- Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase
- Monitor stock levels and make plans for buying within budget
- To remain up-to-date with the market’s trends, attend events, fairs and exhibitions to remain up-to-date with the market's trends
Note: Any other related task may be allocated from time to time as assigned by the employer/owner in writing.
We do not believe that our standards are too high or too unrealistic. We are more than happy to provide all the training necessary as long as candidates can provide the above characteristics and the pre-requisite for the role. This is a highly committed role, if you feel like you are up for the challenge, then look no further, this role may be what you have been searching for!