Retail Buyer

About the position

The Corporate Stores Buyer will strategically manage and optimise merchandise and buying operations for the Group's corporate stores to drive sales, customer loyalty, and retail gross profit (GP) targets. The role is about balancing product availability, pricing, supplier performance, and promotions to grow sales, margins, and customer loyalty.

Reports to the Managing Director-Corporate Sales.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure product availability is aligned with customer needs
• Maintain competitive pricing versus competitors
• Guarantee strong in-stock and on-shelf levels
• Plan and execute corporate store promotions
• Optimise stock levels within budget
• Monitor supplier and distribution centre (DC) performance (pricing, product, service)
• Apply accurate planning and forecasting
• Support sales and GP targets, delivering budgeted margins
• Develop internal controls and reporting systems
• Manage departmental administration and expenses
• Provide purchasing/merchandising expertise to store management
• Drive continuous improvement across stores

Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in FMCG management (preferably food retail/wholesale)
• Track record of proven success as a buyer across multiple/large stores
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Strong supply chain collaboration
• Independent, self-driven, organised
• Strategic decision-making and management skills
• Excellent communication (written & verbal)
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Financial and business acumen.

Desired Skills:

• Retail
• FMCG
• Food
• Purchasing
• Procurement
• Stock
• Retail Buying
• Merchandise Planning
• Build to stock
• Buying Management

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years FMCG
• 5 to 10 years Purchasing & Procurement

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree