Regional Buyer

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

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree (preferable)

3+ years’ experience in Retail Buying and Category Management (essential)

Knowledge of Fresh categories advantageous

Extensive commercial understanding

SAP knowledge advantageous

Competencies:

Strategic Negotiation & Influencing

Judgement and Decision Making

Networking and Relationship Building

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong presentation capability

Strong grasp of buying fundamentals and detailed product costings

Ability to analyse recipe builds and calculate cost structures (raw material to packaging)

Deep understanding of commercial levers within Foods retail

Strong financial acumen and analytical capability

Ability to interpret complex data sets and identify root causes to improve category performance

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Negotiation & Commercial Influence

Understand negotiating positions, key commercial drivers and desired outcomes to secure sustainable, win-win agreements

Develop and present fact-based, compelling arguments to build alignment and secure commitment

Anticipate objections and proactively manage roadblocks through structured counter-negotiation

Manage disagreements with diplomacy and emotional control, preserving long-term supplier relationships

Category Strategy & Growth

Develop and recommend category-specific growth strategies aligned to Pick n Pay’s business direction

Evaluate merchandising plans and assess their financial and operational impact

Identify performance gaps and recommend data-driven plan adjustments

Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and cost optimisation

Category Performance & Execution

Maintain in-depth knowledge of your category, industry practices and market dynamics

Analyse competitive landscapes, consumer trends and distribution channels to inform buying plans

Implement tactical buying strategies that deliver on turnover, margin and growth targets

Leverage industry trends and market forces to influence merchandising decisions

Supplier Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong, performance-based supplier partnerships

Communicate financial metrics and performance criteria clearly and consistently

Hold suppliers accountable through measurable KPIs

Develop and execute contingency plans to close performance gaps

Private Brand Strategy

Execute Private Brand category strategies in alignment with overall category growth objectives

Ensure commercial viability and competitive positioning of Private Brand offerings

Closing Date: 25 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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