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15 Aug 2024

Permanent Buying Manager – Pep Vacancies

PEP – Posted by JobLink24 –  Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Pep Vacancies – Buying Manager

Purpose of the Job:

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic and industry-expert Buying Manager is available within our Commercial department. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping and executing the strategic direction of the Cellular department. This role requires a blend of strategic insight and operational excellence to drive departmental success, build robust relationships, and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership and Development: Guide and mentor a team of Business Managers, nurturing their professional growth and ensuring high performance.
  • Procurement and Purchasing: Oversee the procurement of cellular products and services, ensuring both cost-effectiveness and high quality.
  • Sales Achievement: Drive sales performance by implementing strategic initiatives across all sales channels to meet and exceed targets.
  • Negotiation Support: Facilitate negotiations with cellular networks to secure advantageous terms and agreements.
  • Strategy Execution: Implement approved business plans and strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Project Management: Lead specific projects from initiation through to successful execution, ensuring timely delivery and effectiveness.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance cooperation and achieve business objectives.
  • Product Development: Contribute to the development of new products, ensuring they meet market demands and align with company strategy.
  • Operational Alignment: Ensure seamless integration between Cellular and Store Operations to optimize overall performance.

Requirements:

  • Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualification.
  • Experience: At least 5 years of retail experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a Cellular environment.
  • Skills: International sourcing experience, extensive knowledge of cellular products and services, advanced computer skills.
  • Leadership: Strong leadership skills with strategic thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and organizational capabilities.
  • Attributes: Business and commercial acumen, ability to build and maintain relationships, confidence, and decisiveness.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for the cellular industry and a proven track record in procurement and sales, apply now for the Buying Manager position at PEP!

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