Buyer 

DUE: 12 OCT 2023

MSU RETAIL SHOP

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Purchasing & Supply/ Business Studies/ Marketing/ Accounting and Finance.
• Diploma in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management/ Marketing/ Finance/ Accounting, is an added advantage
• At least 4 years’ experience FMCG industry.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

• Experience in working with executives, providing professional, accurate and strategic advice
• An understanding of Human resource management concepts.
• An understanding of various statutes governing the operations of a retail supermarket

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyse customer buying patterns, understand seasonal trends, predict future trends and use scientific ordering to ensure zero stock outs on shelf.
• Sends out enquiries for appropriate materials, collate and analyse quotations, place order with suitable suppliers for specified materials, ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates and within budget.
• Comply with the Category Management Schedule on procurements, ensuring that basic merchandising rules are applied after the analysis of specific categories.
• Ensure quality and performance of goods purchased are in line with required standards.
• Promptly provide supplier feedback whenever any trade issues arise
• Stock Management
• Account for all stocks at the store.
• Ensure that there are clearly defined timelines for stock counts and that all variances are reported to the Store Manager.
• Develop and monitor the effective implementation of robust controls to manage shrinkage through theft, damages and expiry.
• Ensure zero stock-outs and maintain a correct product mix that satisfies customer needs and preferences at all times.
• Ensure that no overstocking takes place within the store unless authorized by Shop management.
• Ensure Product Merchandising
• Manage shop lay-out and product mix on the shelves in liaison with Shop Manager and Floor Supervisor.
• Ensure effective product displays
• Ensure customer engagement
• Do market Intelligence
• Prepare routine reporting
• Ensure people Management in line with HR Policy.

NB:  Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest       of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

 TO APPLY

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number(s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw

Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format.

The closing date for applications is 12 October 2023.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.  It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.