Job Description

Posted on August 9, 2022

The Pick n Pay Group is one of Africa’s largest and most consistently successful retailers of food, clothing and general merchandise. Over the past five decades Pick n Pay has built a truly sustainable business, the growth and success attributed to a fundamental and unwavering belief in consumer sovereignty.
Pick n Pay Zambia is looking for dynamic and ambitious employee to fill the vacancy of Perishable Buyer.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated results oriented and self-directed individual with excellent analytical skills. If this is you, then partner with us and create a value driven environment centered around the customer.
 
Role Overview: 
Design and implement merchandise buying plans according to market and consumer trends, ensure optimal product and merchandise ranges, stock levels and sources of supply.
Key Accountabilities:

Develop merchandise buying strategies in alignment with merchandise and category strategies, sales targets, profits and/or profit margins
Develop guidelines for supplier interaction and relationship building
Develop performance metrics for suppliers in terms of timely delivery, accuracy of order fulfilment, sales performance of supplier’s products, product quality and/or promotional support
Lead review with suppliers in terms of category and product mix, sales targets, performance metrics, supplier’s categories, product and promotional plans
Set strategies to improve contribution of different product lines
Establish merchandise quality standards with suppliers according to legal and customer requirements

Critical requirements for the role:

Business or Supply chain associated qualification
Retail buying experience including HMR and Fresh Categories
2 or more years work experience in a similar role
Exposure to customer centric environments
Hands on knowledge of commercial reporting (Full Microsoft Package with Excel and BI)
Consummate professional with credible reputation
Great people skills with all round Stakeholder Management experience

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To apply, please submit a detailed CV/Resume and a 1-page cover letter as to why you should be considered to the following email address [email protected] The closing date for receiving applications is 25th May 2022. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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