Regional Merchandise Manager

The Building Company

  • Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Introduction:To create and execute Regional Procurement strategies through effective negotiations around costs and selling price and ensure market related product offerings in line with the National Procurement strategyDescription:
  • 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)

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