Job Description

The purpose of the Buyer role is to execute the buying strategy of the Shoprite Group through the planning, selection and 
procurement of a range of products within a category that results in the achievement of profitability goals and targets. The 
Buyer executes all aspects of the buying process for a product category, creating a compelling assortment that meets financial 
targets and supports brand objectives. The role further ensures sales growth and increase in gross margins by considering 
market trends and customer demand in terms of price, quality and availability when making purchasing decisions. The Buyer 
works collaboratively with suppliers, category, marketing and store operations teams to execute the buying strategy, 
ensuring a consistent customer experience and aligned execution of pricing, promotions, ranging, display and layout.

Qualifications
 Degree or Diploma in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Experience
 +2 years’ experience in a buying role, with demonstrable experience executing all aspects of the buying process for a 
private label and imports products category in a large retail organisation – (essential).
• Demonstrable experience with sourcing and supplier management along with complex vendor / supplier negotiations –
(essential).

Knowledge ans skills
• Well-developed understanding of supply chain concepts, processes and systems – (essential).
• Comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing a product’s cost and selling prices – (essential).
• Knowledge of commercial and financial trade-offs in category sales – (essential).
• Understanding of the retail value chain and profitability drivers – (essential). 
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 with advanced Excel skills – (essential).

Skills Required

• MS Excel
• MS Office