Purchasing Manager

Introduction The purpose of this position is to aggressively drive turnover, gain market share, maximize SPAR profits through careful planning and purchasing of the correct stock, on time and in line with the Retailer requirements. Duties & Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Management of promotions planning
• Achievement of sales and gross profit targets
• Ensuring product pricing competitiveness against competitors and budgeted retail margins to members
• Delivering on the defined service levels to retailers
• Development of internal controls to manage and report on all buyer 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
• Control department administration and expenses
• Assisting in providing leadership to the Marketing team
• Providing category leadership to the Marketing team and SPAR Retail Members
• Ad hoc tasks and duties

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• National Senior Certificate (Matric)
• Tertiary qualification in Marketing/Advertising
• Minimum 5 years management experience in an FMCG environment
• A proven track record on the ability to develop suppliers at grassroot 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 negotiating skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Team player
• Ability to manage and lead high level meetings/negotiations with Retailers and Suppliers
• Ability to provide mentorship and direction for team
• Have a good understanding of the SPAR model and our Retailer needs
• Demonstrated ability in handling conflict situations and reaching mutually acceptable outcomes

Desired Experience & Qualification Education: National Senior Certificate _Matric, Bachelor's Degree - Marketing. Skills: Negotiation, Decision Making, Computer Literacy, Organizational Strategic Planning, Planning, Organizing, Sales Trading, Leadership, People Management, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Team Player, Mentorship, Conflict Management. Work Experience: FMCG.

The Spar Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.