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Buyer (Paint)
KAL GroupPaarl, ZA6 days ago
Job descriptionReporting to the Senior Manager Procurement, the incumbent forms part of a Category Management team responsible for the development and execution of the Category Procurement strategy, with a specific focus on sourcing of PAINT PROCUREMENT. B Degree (Procurement) 2 years related experience, preferably within the FMCG environment (Retail stores) Specialist Paint knowledge and Paint Procurement experience A strong Category specific background and product knowledge with a keen interest to learn Procurement will be considered Proficient in use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel (advanced)) Demonstrated negotiation skills Own transport and a valid driver’s license are required as candidates must be prepared to travel for work purposes The candidate must be willing to work long hours during peak times Serves as the company’s central point of contact for suppliers Identifies and drives opportunities to rationalise products and to reduce complexity Participates in Category specific product development initiatives In conjunction with the Category team, establishes seasonal demand and procurement plans In conjunction with the Category team, establishes optimal stock assortments per branch Negotiates ad hoc purchase prices and term deals with suppliers Resolves pricing discrepancies and claims with suppliers Assesses supply and quality risks and evaluates supplier capacity and capability to ensure supplier selection supports the execution of the Category strategy Purchases products based on demand plans as well as abnormal demand requirements from branches Monitors and evaluates supplier performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives Proactively identifies and communicates Category specific supply constraints to the business to be prepared for and to minimize supply disruptions Develop and maintain sound supplier relationships Collaborate with both internal and external key stakeholders to form a consolidated view of customer and business requirements relating to the Category Records and maintains accurate purchase price files in the ERP system Dealing with complexity Sound pragmatic judgement Self-awareness Achievement orientation Store Keeping / Procurement jobs
Job title : Buyer (Paint)
Job Location : Western Cape, Paarl
Deadline : October 23, 2025
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