PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Category Buyer executes all inbound merchandise required to support the replenishment plan, ensuring suppliers deliver the correct product, in the correct quantity, at the correct cost and at the correct time. The role safeguards cost accuracy, manages supplier delivery reliability, ensures promotional readiness and supports category strategy while tightly aligning with the replenishment team to ensure uninterrupted product flow.

Key Responsibilities Monthly & quarterly business health checks to be done. Supplier management ongoing with strategic quarterly reviews with larger suppliers. Working closely with regional divisional retail & sales managers for their assistance in relevant NPD requirements. Manage supply base on DIFOT reports. Responsible for reviewing Supplier Agreements with National procurement manager. Accountable for product quality, availability and inbound service levels. Manage and guide the direct supply base. Product availability dis...