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Retail & Store Manager Operations Manager

Purchasing Manager

Job in Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth, 6000, South Africa
Listing for: 3L Consulting
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Retail & Store Manager
  • Management
    Retail & Store Manager, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Gqeberha

Overview

Sector
:
Retail / FMCG – Marketing & Purchasing
Location
:
Eastern Cape
Division
:
Marketing
Reports To
:
Divisional Marketing Executive
Nature of Role
:
Permanent | Full-time | On-site

Role Context

3L Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a leading retail and wholesale distribution group with a strong regional footprint and a long-standing legacy of supporting independently owned retail businesses.

Operating within a highly competitive FMCG environment, the organisation plays a critical role in driving retail profitability, distribution efficiency, and sustainable growth across its network. Its Marketing Division is central to this mandate, ensuring that the right products are sourced, competitively priced, and delivered on time to meet retailer requirements while driving Distribution Centre (DC) performance.

This role is ideally suited to a commercially astute purchasing professional with strong leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning capability, and a deep understanding of retailer-focused distribution models.

Purpose of the position

The purpose of this position is to drive Distribution Centre (DC) sales, grow retail loyalty, and achieve DC and retail gross profit targets
, while gaining market share through the careful planning and purchasing of the correct stock, at the right time, and in line with retailer requirements
.

The Purchasing Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership across purchasing, promotions, supplier management, and category performance, ensuring pricing competitiveness, service level excellence, and sustainable profitability for both the business and its retail partners.

Key Responsibilities / Performance Areas
  • Purchasing, Promotions & Commercial Performance
  • Manage and oversee promotions planning to support DC and retail sales growth.
  • Drive the achievement of sales and gross profit targets across relevant product categories.
  • Ensure product pricing competitiveness against market competitors while protecting budgeted retail margins.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and promotional strategy aligned to divisional and commercial objectives.
  • Trade aggressively to maximise market share and overall commercial performance.
  • Retail & Service Level Delivery
  • Deliver on defined service levels to retail partners, ensuring consistent product availability and reliability.
  • Provide category leadership to the Marketing team and retail stakeholders.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of the retail distribution model and retailer needs, ensuring purchasing decisions are aligned to operational realities at store level.
    • Supplier & Product Management
  • Manage the performance of suppliers from a pricing, product, and service-level perspective.
  • Negotiate trading terms and supplier Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to support profitability and service excellence.
  • Drive product development, including working with suppliers to introduce compliant, competitive product offerings.
  • Develop suppliers at grassroots level into fully compliant distribution partners where required.
    • Stock, Controls & Financial Management
  • Oversee warehouse stock levels in line with budgeted expectations and demand planning requirements.
  • Develop and implement internal controls to manage and report on Category Managers’ key performance areas.
  • Control departmental administration and expenses, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and governance standards.
    • Leadership & Team Contribution
  • Assist in providing leadership to the Marketing team, contributing to overall team effectiveness and performance.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and direction to team members, including Category Managers.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across the supply chain, ensuring alignment between purchasing, logistics, and retail operations.
  • Lead and participate in high-level meetings and negotiations with retailers and suppliers.
    • General
  • Effectively manage conflict situations, working towards mutually acceptable outcomes.
  • Perform ad-hoc tasks and duties as required to support divisional and organisational objectives.
    • Minimum Requirements
    • Minimum 5 years’ management experience within an FMCG environment.
    • Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Advertising, or a…
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