Assisting businesses in improving themselves through new sales channels, identifying and acting on efficient sourcing partners, improving marketing strategies and realigning systems and processes.

Working for one of South Africa’s biggest retailer (Game), I looked after the Mutimedia Accessory category. My portfolio included printing hardware and consumables, hard drives, keyboards & mice, USB drives and networking products to name a few. I worked closely with brands such as Microsoft, HP, Seagate, Western Digital, SanDisk and Logitech. I had the following responsibilities:•Buying the group merchandise requirements, ensuring a balance of ranges, gross margin and stock turn.•Attaining the company profit targets.•Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships•Negotiating deals to drive sales•Identifying and acting on opportunities in the marketplace

Working for one of the UK’s biggest Health and Beauty retailers, I looked after the General Health category. The category was an integral part of the business and a growth focus area for the business. Within the category I looked after Quit smoking, Sexual health and other areas such as ear, mouth and general health products. I had the following responsibilities:•Buying the group merchandise requirements, ensuring a balance of ranges, gross margin and stock turn.•Attaining the company profit targets.•Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships•Negotiating deals to drive sales•Identifying and acting on opportunities in the marketplace

Working in the Multimedia category, I was responsible for buying laptops, netbooks, printers, monitors, computer accessories and computer software for the DionWired brand, aimed at the higher income consumer, offering premium brands. I worked with brands like Sony, Apple, HP, Dell, Microsoft, Logitech, Targus, Samsung, and Lexmark. I managed 1 Buying Assistant. I had the following responsibilities:•Buying the group merchandise requirements, ensuring a balance of ranges, gross margin and stock turn.•Attaining the company profit targets.•Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships•Negotiating deals to drive sales•Creating and delivering of departmental strategies•Identifying and acting on opportunities in the marketplaceI also bought the Entertainment category i.e. Gaming Hardware and Software, DVD and Blu Ray movies