Scope of position
The Procurement Senior Executive will support our business expansion in South Africa. The role will be responsible for managing day-to-day purchasing activities while working closely with suppliers, local teams and HQ to ensure competitive pricing, product availability and smooth procurement execution. As the South African business is currently in a development and growth stage, this role offers an opportunity to grow beyond transactional buying and gradually take ownership of supplier development, product opportunities and category planning.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day purchasing and buying activities across assigned product categories.
- Source and evaluate suppliers to identify suitable products, competitive pricing and new business opportunities.
- Obtain and compare supplier quotations, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and support cost optimisation initiatives.
- Evaluate product costing, pricing and overall commercial viability.
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely product sourcing, quotation, negotiation and order execution.
- Coordinate with local teams and HQ on product requirements, purchasing plans, pricing and supplier-related matters.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and follow up closely on outstanding purchasing and product-related matters.
- Monitor market and product trends to identify potential new products and business opportunities.
- Support supplier development and work towards building a reliable and competitive supplier base.
- Analyse sales, pricing, cost and other relevant commercial information to support buying and category decisions.
- Gradually take greater ownership of category planning, including product assortment, pricing and product opportunity identification.
- Manage multiple categories, projects and priorities while ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the successful launch and development of products.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in Procurement, Buying, Merchandising or Purchasing, preferably within the retail or FMCG industry.
- Experience in supplier sourcing, quotation comparison and price negotiation.
- Good understanding of product costing, pricing and commercial evaluation.
- Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers, local teams and HQ.
- Strong follow-up and execution skills with good attention to detail.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently while managing multiple categories, projects and priorities.
- Commercially minded with an interest in products, pricing and market opportunities.
- Adaptable and willing to take on broader responsibilities as the business grows.
At MR DIY International, we're more than a global home improvement brand, we're a catalyst for ambitious talent ready to grow beyond borders.
With over 5,000+ stores across 15 countries globally, we offer unmatched international exposure to those looking to build a meaningful, global career.
From retail operations and merchandising to strategy, tech, and supply chain. Your work here shapes how millions of customers shop every day.
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International Exposure: Cross-border collaborations and secondments.
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If you're driven, adaptable, and eager to be part of a high-impact team, MR DIY International is where you build, lead, and thrive.
