Internship Summary

To develop your theoretical and practical skill set to support you in becoming a future Woolworths Foods Buyer
Buyers lead teams that source, develop and retail product in support of Category and Food Strategies, through effective supplier and profit management principles.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Degree/Diploma
• Retail experience is advantageous
• Minimum of 3-5 years  relevant experience in the FMCG/Retail industry
• Excellent analytical and numerical ability
• In depth understanding and application of Woolworths’ quality standards
• Good computer literacy, with an above average grasp of all office applications,
• Have an understanding of supply chain operations  i.e. Suppliers , DC, Stores and understands the supply chain concepts and values
• Planning and organisational ability
• Proven track record of achievement.
• Self-driven and motivated
• Strong integrator and communicator
• Ability to work in and lead a team.
• Ability to negotiate
• Ability to manage conflict.
• Ability to learn new skill sets
• Ability to deliver good results under stressful situations
• Business acumen, judgement and problem solving skills
• Contribute to the development of an integrated category/ department plan that delivers a product range that in turn delivers profitable growth.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Give input to and implement departmental and supplier strategies
• Establish a commercially viable product range strategy and manage the implementation thereof
• Develop good working relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders
• Review internal Woolworths’ performance data (sales, profit, market share, market size etc.) for the department and make comparisons against competition ito range, price, promotions and product development
• Identify and prioritise the key commercial strategies and accompanying quantifiable goals and KPI’s for the department in line with category operating plan
• Ensure internal and external colleagues understand and work to deliver the department category plan
• Review department performance versus Department Scorecards on a regular basis and inform key stakeholders
• Manage financial accountabilities; margins (including strategic buy-in opportunities in consultation with Merchandise Planning), incentives, settlement discounts, departmental charges, sample account, buyer losses, etc.
• Negotiate price, promotional price and new lines, taking into account price tiering / product positioning and financial targets
• Investigate and unlock cost savings throughout the value chain, including product development, manufacturing, supply chain, stores, etc.
• Integrate with Sales Management to draw up and implement Promotional Calendar. Plan and implement promotional strategies and ensure supplier delivery
• Establish category price position while applying an understanding of customer price perception, impacts on KVIs, and of competitor pricing
• Availability: Manage short and long term availability per category and per supplier

How To Apply?

Apply Online:Careers.woolworths.co.za

Closing Date:18 March 2020