Job Description: To procure a range of products to meet the business objectives of profit, excellent quality and availability, thereby driving the market share and profitability of your category. Job Responsibilities: Manage financial indicators and all expenses Develop and implement pricing strategies Give input to Category and Supplier strategies and sourcing of raw material Give input to the planning and forecasting of products and ranges Monitor and react to industry and international trends Liaise with marketing, sales management and space planning to maximise sales and promotions in stores Liaise with distribution regarding Supply Chain issues Drive market share and profitability of the category Build and manage relationships with a diverse range of suppliers Job Requirements: Strong customer and retail orientation - sound business acumen; commercial awareness; good judgment; emotional resilience Good communication skills, both written and verbal Strong negotiation skills Entrepreneurial – ability to initiate and implement innovative and viable business ideas and to accept accountability for the outcome Proactive & Innovative with a continuous improvement mind set Team player with understanding of diversity Qualification & Experience: Commercial skills and experience. Understanding of factors influencing a product’s cost and selling prices. Proven supplier management experience. A minimum of 6 - 8 years of Produce experience required preferably. Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts, processes and systems. Job Details: Company: Woolworths Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, SA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here Vacancieshut.com