Job Title:	Category Buyer
Company:	Pick n Pay
Job Reference:	JR101863
Location:	Cape Town, ZA
Employment Type:	Full Time
Date Posted:	2024-11-13
Closing Date:	2024-12-06
Salary:	ZAR 8000 - 10000 per month

Category Buyer - Job Description

REQUIREMENTS:

Preferably a Finance degree or related
3-4 years retail experience
Experience in Category Management
Proven and consistent success on financial KPI’s
SAP knowledge and Analysis is essential

COMPETENCIES

Sound knowledge of buying fundamentals   
Networking and Relationship Building
Excellent Communications skills (Verbal and Written)
Advanced computer literacy (Excel & Powerpoint)                                                
Ability to handle extensive administrative activities related to the category
Commercial and Financial Acumen including strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data
Ability to work within a matrix structure, gaining buy in and support across a number of functions
Judgement and Decision Making
Good Presentation skills
Good Negotiation and Influencing skills
Ability to work under pressure and at pace

NEGOTIATION

Understands negotiating position, key drivers, and desired outcomes; develops and presents factual, rational, and compelling arguments to build support and gain commitment from other parties; understands when to engage in counter-negotiations to reach win-win outcomes
Manages disagreements and conflicts by using diplomacy and controlling emotions; anticipates negotiating roadblocks and objections

CATEGORY STRATEGY

Uses Category internal and external data to develop and recommend business strategies that target category-specific growth
Evaluates merchandising plans and their business impact; makes recommendations for modifying plans based on findings 
Identifies and recommends process improvements that target performance, quality, work efficiency / cost reduction

CATEGORY PERFORMANCE

Uses internal and external data to understand category performance (sales, margin, availability, waste, stock, RTC, strike rates, own brand etc).
Maintains a solid working knowledge of assigned category, industry, and market; uses knowledge of industry practices, business trends, distribution methods, and the competitive environment to develop buying plans
Implements and executes tactical buying plans, ensuring alignment with category-specific growth strategies, as well as Pick n Pay’s overall business strategy

SUPPLIER RELATIONS

Communicates regularly with suppliers to mutually share financial and other performance criteria; uses metrics to identify performance gaps and hold suppliers accountable for achieving financial and other mutually agreed upon goals; develops and implements contingency plans to close performance gaps
Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers; demonstrates confidence and expertise when interacting with suppliers


PRIVATE BRAND STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT

Implements and executes Private Brand category strategy, ensuring alignment with category-specific growth strategies, as well as PnP’s overall business strategy

MERCHANDISE KNOWLEDGE

Applies knowledge of Pick n Pay’s merchandise and current promotions, price changes, and sales to enhance daily work
Develops merchandising solutions to achieve business goals and influence financial performance
Identifies and applies knowledge of key industry trends and market forces to positively impact merchandising
            