Description:
Job Advertisement: Tech-Savvy FMCG Buyer
Position: Buyer (with Tech Experience)
Industry: FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)
Location: Witbank or Illovo
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Market-related, based on experience
We are looking for a skilled and forward-thinking FMCG Buyer with a strong understanding
of retail product movement and a passion for technology and automation. The ideal
candidate will take full ownership of the buying function, using data to make fast, smart
purchasing decisions, while streamlining and automating manual tasks to improve efficiency
across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
● Forecast and place orders based on sales data, movement, and seasonal trends
● Maintain optimal stock levels across branches
● Review and analyse fast- and slow-moving lines
● Monitor pricing, margins, and GP% regularly
● Work with internal teams to align stock and sales objectives
● Use or introduce tools to automate stock control, ordering, and reporting
● Build internal systems or workflows to reduce manual processes
✅ Requirements:
● 2–4 years’ experience in FMCG buying (retail environment)
● Strong understanding of product movement, pricing, margins, and stock control
● Advanced Excel skills (formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.)
● Familiarity with tools like Power Query, Google Sheets, or low/no-code systems
(advantageous)
● Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
● Self-driven and highly organised
● Valid driver’s license and ability to travel when required
Work Location Options:
● Based at our Witbank office (Mpumalanga)
● OR based at our Illovo office (Johannesburg)
How to Apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter to finance@abpe.co.za
Subject line: “FMCG Tech Buyer – [Your Name]”