Junior Store Buyer

About the position

Since May 2012, our client who are specialists in the Fresh market and Liquor market industry , have championed outstanding quality, convenience and value for loyal customers in Durban and the surrounding areas.


If you are the ideal candidate who would like to join the power team, kindly forward your cv.
Role: Junior Store Buyer

Location: Waterfall

Minimum Requirements:

• Senior certificate
• Relevant Qualification
• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Power Point & Outlook)
• Minimum of 3-5 years retail buying experience within a FMCG environment
• Excellent stock and product knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure

Role & Responsibilities:

• Required to purchase and manage merchandise within the company's Trading product portfolio.
• Source existing merchandise to ensure products remain competitive and available (out of stock products- source from other suppliers if necessary)
• By fully understanding customer needs, the appointed Buyer will be required to maximise profits.
• Keeping up to date with market trends and reacting to changes in demand are key elements of the role.
• Manage plans for stock levels and react to change in demand and logistics.
• Meet with suppliers and review orders, follow up on ordered stock and deliveries
• Identify growth opportunities and risks in assortment, and develop contingency plans.
• Monitor and manage delivery schedules and communication
• Analyse consumer buying patterns and predict future trends.
• Conduct store checks to ensure ready for trade at all times
• Generate reports
• Maintain relationships and grow the business including customers (Customer Service)
• Stock takes, preparations, including maintaining of back up areas (Stock levels)

Desired Skills:

• Buyer
• Stock Takes
• Customer Service
• Market Trends