Regional Merchandise Manager - BUCO Eastern Cape (Nort End)

Description

• Procurement activity within the Region - To create and execute Regional Procurement strategies in line with the Group Procurement Strategy and budgets and business objectives

• Liaise with Category Managers and Product Specialists – To collaborate with Category Managers and Product Specialists to ensure execution of category strategies, optimise opportunities, and resolve and improve supply chain issues

• Supplier Negotiations - Negotiate base prices, regional deals, forward orders, and KVI pricing

• Maintain Stakeholder relationships - To proactively liaise and engage with supplier network and internal stakeholders (i.a., Group Merchandising team, Store Managers and Store Buyers) to manage expectations and facilitate delivery

• Facilitate listing process of Regional Suppliers – To ensure that all stipulated procedures and process are followed in listing all Regional Suppliers Assist Marketing

• Product Training - To organise and coordinate product and supplier service training and related initiatives when and where required

• Store Stock levels – Manage and implement strategies with aim of maintaining efficient stock levels and appropriate SOPs/Best Practices

• Ensure Stock File Integrity - To ensure integrity of stock file in line with stock file guidelines

• Manage Procurement Procedures – To ensure that the regional merchandising portfolio are in line with all stipulated/set procedures and processes

• Market Intelligence gathering – To assess / ensure business competitiveness

• Manage regional promotions - Plan, co-ordinate and execute regional promotions

• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Requirements

• Grade 12(essential)

• Relevant tertiary qualification (NQF6) ideally with a Retail/Procurement focus (desirable)

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar position in a computerised retail environment (essential)

• Experience gained at a middle management level (essential)