Senior FMCG Buyer

FUNCTION: SENIOR FMCG BUYER
LOCATION: DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
DURATION: PERMANENT
SALARY:   R40 000.00 CTC (NEGOTIABLE)

NB: VACANCIES ARE APPLICABLE ONLY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL CITIZENS

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“TRS is looking for a Senior FMCG Buyer, an individual who has experience in both the procurement and purchasing of products, specifically FMCG for export. Will be based Durban.”

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Purchasing / Procurement of South African FMCG products with existing and new suppliers.
• Development of the company’s product range and sourcing of new products where requested.
• Negotiation of Pricing, Rebates and Settlement Discounts.
• Negotiation and handling of claims.
• Handling the negotiation of Cycle deals, promotions and POS material for relevant markets.

 
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Matric certification and/or accredited qualification preferably or equivalent years of work experience in relevant field of work.
• Extensive knowledge of South African FMCG suppliers.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the procurement / buying field.
• Centralized buying experience.
• Price negotiations.
• Experience in successfully negotiating claims.
• Planning cycle deals, promotions and activity experience.
 
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Contact:
Tanya De Bruyn
Tanya.de.bruyn@trssa.com
za.trsadd@trssa.com
Telephone number:
+27 31 207 5145

TRS Staffing does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant South African legislation. As per legislation, due consideration is given to previously disadvantaged individuals.