Join the dynamic team at Agrimark Operations Ltd, a growth-focused business and subsidiary of KAL Group Ltd, which is proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Spanning over 100 locations across South Africa and a growing ecommerce presence, Agrimark Operations Ltd with its retail branches and specialist brands offer high-quality farming supplies, solutions, and a broad range of retail products to a diverse customer base that share the same love of the land, sense of community, and can-do attitude.
Job Specification
Reporting 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 RETAIL PROCUREMENT.
Minimum Requirements
- B Degree (Procurement)
- 2 years related experience with retail procurement within the Retail environment and particularly experience in firearms compliance and legislation, hunting, shooting, ammunition, outdoor gear and pet categories
- Specialization in Procurement & Data Analytics would be an advantage
- 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
Key Performance Indicators
The GOLD business imperatives displayed below are to be used as key indicators in sourcing competent candidates for this critical role.
Growth
Serves as the company’s central point of contact for suppliersIdentifies and drives opportunities to rationalise products and to reduce complexityParticipates in Category specific product development initiativesIn conjunction with the Category team, establishes seasonal demand and procurement plansIn conjunction with the Category team, establishes optimal stock assortments per branchOptimisation
Negotiates ad hoc purchase prices and term deals with suppliersResolves pricing discrepancies and claims with suppliersAssesses supply and quality risks and evaluates supplier capacity and capability to ensure supplier selection supports the execution of the Category strategyPurchases products based on demand plans as well as abnormal demand requirements from branchesMonitors and evaluates supplier performance to drive continuous improvement initiativesProactively identifies and communicates Category specific supply constraints to the business to be prepared for and to minimize supply disruptionsLeveraging Culture & Diversity
Develop and maintain sound supplier relationshipsCollaborate with both internal and external key stakeholders to form a consolidated view of customer and business requirements relating to the CategoryDigital Transformation
Records and maintains accurate purchase price files in the ERP systemKey Leadership Attributes
The incumbent would need to have the ability to progress and add continuous incremental value – having impact!
Dealing with complexitySound pragmatic judgementSelf-awarenessAchievement orientationAgrimark Operations Ltd is part of the KAL Group Ltd – a diversified JSE-listed retail group that operates in agricultural retail, fuel & convenience, and manufacturing markets. You will join a group of companies with more than 270 operating units across South Africa and Namibia.
You will have an opportunity to grow your career and thrive in an accelerating performance environment that values resilience and customer service, and embraces communication, alignment, and relationships.
Agrimark Operations Ltd applies the principles of equal employment in line with our company’s Employment Equity objectives.
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