SPAR North Rand, a division of The SPAR Group Ltd, is recruiting for a Buyer (Build It) at its Distribution Centre, located in Olifantsfontein. PURPOSE: To facilitate the effective management management of the categories 3&4 . and also responsible for building strategic partnerships with key regional suppliers to deliver competitive trade terms and category market share in the region in Plumbware, Electrical, Rainwater Goods, Garden and Outdoor (Category 4) and Hardware & General, Tools, Wall & Floor, Decorative (category 3) in Build It. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Improve loyalty of retailers in conjunction with ROMs Manage organic growth for retailers Manage supply chain and conduct regular meetings with regional and national suppliers Manage Retailer Supplier Trade Agreements with approval from Central office Manage all promotional deals and pricing of promotions in the region. Negotiate and achieve budgeted dropshipment and retail gross profits Effectively launch house brand products at retail including point-of-sale and stands. Offer leadership and advice to retailers in respect of category related issues Drive DC loyalty in terms of monitoring sales and new products Matric – Mandatory National certificate / Diploma in, Marketing Management or similar – required Relevant Diploma or Degree – Recommended 3-5 years buying experience in Hardware Retail environment: specific Plumbware, Electrical, Rainwater Goods, Garden and Outdoor (Category 4) and Hardware & General, Tools, Wall & Floor, Decorative (category 3) in Build It. 3-5 years' experience in-store retail management experience – mandatory Strong negotiation and communication skills Computer literacy Team worker who can also work independently A high degree of confidentiality, emotional maturity, ethical values and integrity Outstanding supplier partnership skills and strong customer orientation Excellent co-ordination and team skills to support effective execution and market share growth. Has proven problem-solving capability in a fast-moving and dynamic setting, applying good judgment and responsiveness to emergent. challenges Strong negotiation skills Sound business and financial acumen Quality orientated and self-driven to achieve results SPAR North Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company's Employment Equity Policy. Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly. Prior experience may compensate for qualifications not met and all appointments are subject to our Affirmative Action policy. “Your application and all personal information provided herein is protected under the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”. The SPAR Group LTD, with its head offices at 22 Chancery Lane in Pinetown, is collecting this information to enable us to facilitate your application and /or assess your suitability for the advertised position. This information will be used for this purpose only and disposed of thereafter, unless you consent to the information being retained for marketing purposes. Where shortlisted, your information will be retained for a period of 3 months and disposed of immediately thereafter if you are unsuccessful in your application. Where employment is offered, it will be retained as part of your employee portfolio and secured accordingly. This information is given to us, by you, voluntarily and of your own free will. If you do not wish to provide us with this information, are unable to do so, or object to it being used, it will result in the disqualification of your application. In the course of the recruitment process, and for matters related to your application only, we may share your information with third parties. You have the right to access this information while in our possession and make corrections if necessary. You have the right to lodge a complaint via email with the office of the Information Regulator, at complaints.IRjustice.gov.za , if you are unhappy with the manner in which we deal with your information. By submitting your application, you hereby declare your understanding of the aforementioned information and consent to the processing of your information in accordance with the Act, as well as the processing of any further personal information requested by us in the future including but not limited to, banking details, criminal history and credit reports /financial history information.” Apply Now

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