Minimum Requirements

• Matric (essential).
• Degree or Diploma in Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a buying/procurement role.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years' buying experience within a Hardware Retail environment.
• 5 years' experience in store retail management.

Key Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational ability.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Proven leadership and team management capability.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Regional Operations Director, you will:

• Drive national sales growth and achieve GP% budget targets.
• Review and manage product ranging and ordering for new stores.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships across the region.
• Conduct supplier factory visits to assess service delivery capabilities.
• Improve retailer loyalty in partnership with regional teams.
• Develop category strategies aligned with merchandise and group objectives.
• Manage regional supplier trade agreements and approvals.
• Oversee supply chain performance and supplier engagement.
• Analyse category performance and implement growth initiatives.
• Manage national promotions, pricing strategies, and promotional campaigns.
• Negotiate and achieve gross profit and drop shipment targets.
• Lead the successful launch of house-brand products in stores.
• Provide category leadership and expert advice to retailers.
• Identify and drive high-impact promotional opportunities and “killer deals”.

The Ideal Candidate:

You are a commercially astute retail professional with extensive hardware buying experience, a strong track record in supplier negotiations, and the ability to influence category performance across a national footprint. You thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and are passionate about delivering growth and profitability.

? Apply today and take the lead in shaping category success across Namibia.