Category Buyer

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Kenilworth - Cape Towntime type:
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End Date:
February 2, 2026 (10 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR104711

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

To compile and execute the category plans in line with the strategy, objectives and category group guidelines on format/margin and assortment strategies. To optimize the performance of the assigned categories by having clear category plans in place that are aligned to the strategy, category group guidelines and being customer focused
** Minimum Requirements
** Bachelor’s Degree preferable3- 5 Years Retail experience and Category Management experience

Knowledge of General Merchandise within the respective categories would be advantageous

Strong Financial Background, SAP knowledge is an added advantage
** Competencies
* * Strong commercial and financial acumen

Proven multi-category management capability

Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

Strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Analytical, data-driven decision making

Leadership and talent development
** Key Responsibilities
**** Negotiation
* * Understands negotiating position, key drivers, and desired outcomes; develops and presents factual, rational, and compelling arguments to build support and gain commitment from other parties; understands when to engage in counter-negotiations to reach win-win outcomes

Manages disagreements and conflicts by using diplomacy and controlling emotions; anticipates negotiating roadblocks and objections
** Category Strategy
** Develops and recommends business strategies that target category-specific growth

Evaluates merchandising plans and their business impact; makes recommendations for modifying plans based on findings

Identifies and recommends process improvements that target performance, quality, work efficiency / cost reduction
** Category Performance
** Maintains a solid working knowledge of assigned category, industry, and market; uses knowledge of industry practices, business trends, distribution methods, and the competitive environment to develop buying plans

Implements and executes tactical buying plans, ensuring alignment with category-specific growth strategies, as well as Pick n Pay’s overall business strategy.
** Supplier Relations
** Communicates regularly with suppliers to mutually share financial and other performance criteria; uses metrics to identify performance gaps and hold suppliers accountable for achieving financial and other mutually agreed upon goals; develops and implements contingency plans to close performance gaps Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers; demonstrates confidence and expertise when interacting with suppliers
** Private Brand Strategy and Development
** Implements and executes Private Brand category strategy, ensuring alignment with category-specific growth strategies, as well as PnP’s overall business strategy
** Merchandise Knowledge
** Applies knowledge of Pick n Pay’s merchandise and current promotions, price changes, and sales to enhance daily work Develops merchandising solutions to achieve business goals and influence financial performance

Identifies and applies knowledge of key industry trends and market forces in order to positively impact merchandising.
** Closing date: 01 February 2026
*** If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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Our reputation is built upon our commitment to offering customers the best in quality, and value.

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