Job type-Permanent
SPAR Western Cape DC, a division of The SPAR Group Ltd, is recruiting for a Purchasing Manager: Fresh (DU) at its Distribution Centre, located in the Western Cape.
The Purpose of this position is to aggressively drive turnover, gain market share, maximize SPAR profits through careful planning and purchasing of the correct stock, on time and in line with the Retailer requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Management of promotion planning
- Achievement of sales and gross profit targets
- Ensuring product pricing competitiveness against competitors and budgeted retail margins to members
- Delivering on the defined service levels to retailers
- Development of internal controls to manage and report on all buyer key performance areas
- Driving product development
- Overseeing Warehouse stock levels
- Management of the performance of suppliers from a pricing, product and service level aspect
- Control department administration and expenses
- Assisting in providing leadership to the Marketing team
Desired Experience & Qualification
Minimum 5 years management experience in an FMCG environment. Computer Literacy Strategic decision-making skills Ability to plan and organize Strong interpersonal skills Strong leadership and management skills Good negotiator with entrepreneurial skills Good communicator (written and verbal)Team player Tertiary qualification in Marketing advantageous.
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