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Our client in the retail industry is looking to employ a National Buyer, located in Ormonde.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience within a similar or same role/specialist role.
• 3-5 years’ experience within a similar environment with a National Negotiating base.
• 2-4 experience in retail business and understanding of the sectoral determination act 9, applicable to the Wholesale and Retail sector.
• Have a strong employee relations focus, and proven knowledge of South African labor legislation.
• A degree in HR/ Labour Law or equivalent (NQF 8) will be advantageous.
• Have their own car that is reliable as well as possess a driver’s license.
• Willing to work retail trade hours aligned to the business needs, which includes Saturday work and some public holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Negotiating better prices and terms with current suppliers, key focus on increasing rebates and range.
• Forecasting of stock.
• Reducing levels of aged stock.
• Increasing the supplier base pool.
• Negotiating better prices and terms with current suppliers.
• Handling new product development and trials.
• MS Office literate (including knowledge of an ERP system).

Desired Behavioural Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability in working in a fast-paced environment and achieve above-average results.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate, persuade, sell, and resolve conflicts.
• Proven leadership abilities to support the operational team.
• Able to communicate with, engage and influence senior stakeholders – Regional Management team.
• Be attentive to the Environment, and industry trends and have high levels of attention to detail.
• Experience in our Industry (Wholesale and Retail) in a client-centric approach and skills with a sense of urgency.
• Planning and Organising skills.
• Coping with pressure and setback.
• Strong attention to detail especially in reports.
• Presenting and Communicating Information.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.