Join the dynamic team at Agrimark Operations Ltd, a growth-focused business and subsidiary of KAL Group Ltd, which is proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Spanning over 100 locations across South Africa and a growing ecommerce presence, Agrimark Operations Ltd with its retail branches and specialist brands offer high-quality farming supplies, solutions, and a broad range of retail products to a diverse customer base that share the same love of the land, sense of community, and can-do attitude.

Job Specification

Reporting to the Senior Manager Procurement, the incumbent forms part of a Category Management team responsible for the development and execution of the Category Procurement strategy, with a specific focus on sourcing of RETAIL PROCUREMENT.

Minimum Requirements

• B Degree (Procurement)
• 2 years related experience with retail procurement, preferably within the FMCG environment (FMCG categories)
• Specialization in Procurement & Data Analytics would be an advantage
• A strong Category specific background and product knowledge with a keen interest to learn Procurement will be considered
• Proficient in use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel (advanced))
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Own transport and a valid driver’s license are required as candidates must be prepared to travel for work purposes
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours during peak times

Key performance indicators

The GOLD business imperatives displayed below are to be used as key indicators in sourcing competent candidates for this critical role.

Growth

• Serves as the company’s central point of contact for suppliers
• Identifies and drives opportunities to rationalise products and to reduce complexity
• Participates in Category specific product development initiatives
• In conjunction with the Category team, establishes seasonal demand and procurement plans
• In conjunction with the Category team, establishes optimal stock assortments per branch

Optimisation

• Negotiates ad hoc purchase prices and term deals with suppliers
• Resolves pricing discrepancies and claims with suppliers
• Assesses supply and quality risks and evaluates supplier capacity and capability to ensure supplier selection supports the execution of the Category strategy
• Purchases products based on demand plans as well as abnormal demand requirements from branches
• Monitors and evaluates supplier performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Proactively identifies and communicates Category specific supply constraints to the business to be prepared for and to minimize supply disruptions

Leveraging Culture & Diversity

• Develop and maintain sound supplier relationships
• Collaborate with both internal and external key stakeholders to form a consolidated view of customer and business requirements relating to the Category

Digital Transformation

• Records and maintains accurate purchase price files in the ERP system

Key leadership attributes

The incumbent would need to have the ability to progress and add continuous incremental value – having impact!

• Dealing with complexity
• Sound pragmatic judgement
• Self - awareness
• Achievement orientation