Buyer Telco Mr Price Money

Key Responsibilities

Category & Product Management

• Develop and execute category strategies across mobile devices, wearables, accessories, and related technology products.
• Build commercially competitive product assortments aligned to customer demand and business objectives.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, including product launches, promotions, replenishment, and phase-outs.

Supplier & Network Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and mobile network operators.
• Negotiate pricing, rebates, promotional support, exclusives, and trading terms to maximise profitability.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and proactively resolve supply, quality, and commercial issues.

Commercial & Inventory Performance

• Deliver category sales, margin, and profitability targets.
• Analyse sales trends, stock performance, and market demand to optimise product availability.
• Manage inventory levels to minimise stock-outs while reducing excess and obsolete stock.

Market & Customer Insights

• Stay informed of emerging mobile technology trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences.
• Identify new product opportunities and category growth initiatives.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on market analysis and trading performance.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and support junior buyers and buying assistants.
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams to execute category plans and promotional campaigns.
• Present category performance and key insights to stakeholders

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Retail Management, Supply Chain, or a related field is advantageous.
• 1 - 2 years' buying experience within a telecommunications, mobile technology, or cellular retail environment.
• Proven experience sourcing and managing mobile handsets, tablets, wearables, accessories, or related technology products.
• Sound understanding of retail buying processes, inventory management, customer trends, and category performance metrics.
• Strong supplier negotiation and commercial management experience.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and commercial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and communication skills.