Pick n Pay: Trainee Buyer Opportunity

Pick 'n Pay Retailers in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Retail & Wholesale (Retail) industry is looking for someone to fill a permanent junior level Trainee Buyer position in the Southern Suburbs in Cape Town, Western Cape. Apply online before 23 February 2013.

This position is ideal for a dynamic individual with a flair and passion for fashion looking to start their career and grow within a well established clothing retailer, Pick n Pay Clothing - this is the perfect opportunity for you! Pick 'n Pay is looking for someone with a keen interest in fashion trends around the world to join its buying team. P 'n P needs your creative input and sound business sense to conitinue to grow its business, keeping it aligned with international standards.

Location: Western Cape

Closing date: 23 February 2013.

Benefits: Medical Aid and Provident Fund.

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

Ability:

• work with the buying administration system
• apply best practice in buying
• assess quotations
• communicate with suppliers and clients
• investigate margins and take corrective action
• negotiate with suppliers
• place purchasing orders
• work independently.

Experience:

• buying
• supplier negotiation.

Knowledge:

• industry standards
• buying policy and practice
• consumer needs
• import and export markets
• the manufacturing industry
• the supply chain.

How to apply:

To apply online, click here.