Senior Sourcing Specialist
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Description
Job & Company Description:Looking for competent Senior Sourcing Specialist to select and purchase lines of products on behalf of our company. The ideal candidate must be responsible individual with great attention to detail. The goal is to ensure that the business will always have adequate stock that meets its requirements.Key responsibilities include:
- Identify customer preferences and forecast consumer trends
- Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices
- Discover and purchase new products and check the quality and popularity of those already on our shelves
- Negotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our company
- Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase
- Monitor stock levels and make plans for buying within budget
- Create reports on sales, budgets and customer satisfaction and adjust your strategies accordingly
- Forge and maintain trust relationships with suppliers to promote fair dealing
- Degree or Diploma in Commerce
- Proven experience as a sourcing specialist or relevant role
- 1-3 years Managerial experience within Merchandising
- 2-3 years Buying/ Sourcing experience
- Solid experience working with numbers and understanding the details of the financial/commercial interactions between a retailer and supplier
- Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting techniques
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1316050
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned