About the position
Our client based in Aeroton, Johannesburg is seeking a Buyer - Stationery to join their team. The ideal candidate would be responsible for efficiently and effectively manage the following stationery product portfolios to ensure profitability is achieved whilst growing annual turnover and market share in line with
business ambitions. As well as ensure all portfolios are competitively priced and continually look for new opportunities to grow the business.
Administrative Management of the stationery Portfolio:
- Ensure product profitability and success
- Prepare product launches for KAM and sales
- Adherence with licensing requirements and meeting forecasts
- Weekly and monthly sales report back to team
- Creation and maintenance of order forms and price docs
- Proofing and approval of product and packaging artwork
- Preparation and distribution of studio briefs
- Prepare and present annual line review with merch planner
Master Schedule:
- Set up annually, updated on a weekly basis, to ensure that the production / importing deadlines are met, and that we do not run late on certain processes.
Sourcing of and liaison with product suppliers – local and overseas:
- Sourcing of new products to add to portfolio growth
- Constant updates on suppliers in terms of pricing and product changes & updates.
- Frequent negotiation on price with import suppliers
- Sample requests & updated product details and correct sample specs.
- Create import orders & liaise with suppliers to ensure all detail on the order is correct.
Market analysis:
- Regular and ongoing SWOT.
- Identification of opportunities for growth, existing and new product.
- Regular trade visits to assess SAG product, positioning, price in the trade, as well as competitor activity and price, and opportunities that present themselves as a result of this.
Pricing:
- Ongoing price exercises on new product ranges
- Creation of customer quotes
- Updating supplier prices / SAG DC’s, shipping rates, latest landed costs, and ROE’s.
- Ensure customer wholesale and retail prices are correct and up to date at the time of the price increase exercise.
- Completion of schedule in preparation for meeting with management to discuss and agree on increases.
- Cost of product management and corrective action where required
Trade Shows & Customer portfolio presentations:
- Manage presentation preparations, ensure all information correct for successful launch to buyers and key accounts
- Participation in trade shows – SARCDA, Retail Trade shows.
- Product / design selection and layout planning.
- Ensuring stock is ready and sent, preparation of required documentation, (briefs / pricing/ order forms)
- Attendance at trade shows as determined by Management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 2 years Marketing/Product management experience preferred
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Attention to detail
- Project Management
- Teamwork
- Strong Communication skills
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Own reliable transport.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Desired Skills:
- Buyer Stationery
- Marketing/Product Management
- Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) stationery
