Wholesale Buyer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain a structured supplier call cycle.


• Meet with suppliers daily to maintain strong, effective relationships.


• Develop trade plans with suppliers to align with sales and margin objectives.


• Drive supplier sales growth through effective planning and promotions.


• Assist in pricing and deal negotiations by conducting market price surveys.


• Create purchase orders in line with company policies and procedures.


• Ensure timely supplier pickups and follow-ups on outstanding orders.


• Monitor and improve supplier delivery performance.


• Maintain optimal stock levels and ensure product availability at all times.


• Maximise working capital by managing supplier payment terms.


• Monitor and address issues such as slow-moving lines, negative or ageing stock, and overstock situations.


• Process supplier claims efficiently.


• Set pricing based on market research and trends.

IN-STORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct daily floor walks to ensure optimal look and feel, merchandising, and ticketing.


• Oversee receiving processes and check for supplier damages.


• Implement and manage promotional activities aligned with store planning.


• Bring creative ideas to grow categories and supplier contributions.


• Interact with customers on the floor to gain insights and identify opportunities.


• Continuously seek innovative ways to grow the business.


• Maintain in-depth product knowledge across assigned categories.


• Collaborate with suppliers to identify growth opportunities.


• Plan and execute promotional grids that drive sales.


• Work closely with the internal sales team to ensure alignment between procurement and sales objectives.

SYSTEMS / SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)


• Microsoft Word (Intermediate)


• Microsoft PowerPoint (Intermediate)


• Microsoft Outlook (Intermediate)


• Portal Arch SAP

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