Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with suppliers for all aspects relating to the business
• Coordination of promotional activity
• Negotiation of pricing and promotional funding
• Pricing and margin management
• Range management
• Analysis of sales, suppliers and market trends
• Placing orders for all depots using sound commercial reasoning and influence to ensure maximum availability and prices
• Order placement
• Management of stockholding.
• Exercise influence over suppliers where there are shortages of stock
• Ensure certain tasks are completed in a timely manner with a high level of attention to detail
• Proofing promotional brochures for correct imagery, pricing and PORs
• Tracking and claiming retrospective monies from suppliers for supplier funded promotions
• Liaising with depots and other internal departments in regard to category matters

About you:

• Passion for Buying, Sales or Category Management
• Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally using effective influencing skills
• A strong and effective negotiator
• Quick learner that is proactive
• Ability to meet tight deadlines