Job title : Regional Merchandise Manager - Region 03 - Central
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : September 29, 2025
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Description
To create and execute Regional Procurement strategies through effective negotiations around costs and selling price and ensure market related product offerings in line with the National Procurement strategyProcurement activity within the Region - To create and execute Regional Procurement strategies in line with the Group Procurement Strategy and budgets and business objectivesLiaise with Category Managers and Product Specialists – To collaborate with Category Managers and Product Specialists to ensure execution of category strategies, optimise opportunities, and resolve and improve supply chain issuesSupplier Negotiations - Negotiate base prices, regional deals, forward orders, and KVI pricingMaintain Stakeholder relationships - To proactively liaise and engage with supplier network and internal stakeholders (i.a., Group Merchandising team, Store Managers and Store Buyers) to manage expectations and facilitate deliveryFacilitate listing process of Regional Suppliers – To ensure that all stipulated procedures and process are followed in listing all Regional Suppliers Assist MarketingProduct Training - To organise and coordinate product and supplier service training and related initiatives when and where requiredStore Stock levels – Manage and implement strategies with aim of maintaining efficient stock levels and appropriate SOPs / Best PracticesEnsure Stock File Integrity - To ensure integrity of stock file in line with stock file guidelinesManage Procurement Procedures – To ensure that the regional merchandising portfolio are in line with all stipulated / set procedures and processesMarket Intelligence gathering – To assess / ensure business competitivenessManage regional promotions - Plan, co-ordinate and execute regional promotionsTo uphold and promote the company values and cultureRequirements
Grade 12(essential)Relevant tertiary qualification (NQF6) ideally with a Retail / Procurement focus (desirable)Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position in a computerised retail environment (essential)Experience gained at a middle management level (essential)Store Keeping / Procurement jobs