Job Description

SENIOR MAJOR APPLIANCE BUYER

Tafelberg Furniture Stores has over 60 years' experience in the retail of audio and visual, home appliances, furniture and bedding brands and is the largest independent retailer in the Western Cape. The Tafelberg group furthermore consists of an imports company, retailers on the west-coast as well as online sales.

An exciting position has become available at our offices in Cape Town, Northern Suburbs for a Senior Buyer in our Major Appliance department. As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for managing the procurement value chain for the major appliances across all companies within the group.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstock situations as required, bearing in mind seasonal changes. Promote and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability and efficiency in the supply chain as well as identify, assess and select new suppliers. Collaborate with internal teams such as EXCO and MANCO to understand and meet project schedules Drive extraordinary results through negotiations for cost savings, quality, and delivery KPI. Respond to and resolve day-to-date operational supply base challenges. Anticipates market changes and uses them to develop service/product plans Ensure supply agreements are based upon formal legal T&C's. Translate market assumptions into annual budgets and management thereof. Part of MANCO and advertising meetings/committee Assist in identifying training needs of personnel within the major appliance department

Key Requirements:

Tertiary qualification in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field Minimum 5 years' experience in the Major Appliance Retail environment Previous experience in a supply chain or procurement role Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and influential skills Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written Able to interpret and manipulate data with strong analytical skills Willing to travel across South Africa for branch visits and exhibitions Willing to work weekends and/or public holidays
Should you feel that you are a perfect fit for this exciting position, please send us a copy of your CV to

hr@tafelberg.co.za.

Please include

"Major Appliance Buyer"

in your subject line.

Compensation package will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

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Job Type: Full-time

Education:

High School (matric) (Preferred)
Experience:

similar major appliance: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:

* Drivers License (Preferred)