GROCERY BUYER
Advertised: 10 August 2025
CPL Group
Merchandising | National Capital District
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Grocery Buyer to join our Merchandise team. This role supports the Category Manager in managing product selection, monitoring stock levels, processing purchase orders, and coordinating with vendors. You will ensure our grocery items are always available, maintain accurate records, and work closely with both suppliers and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
- Review inventory regularly and place orders when needed
- Maintain accurate purchase order, shipment, and goods received records
- Follow up on payments, shipments, and order statuses
- Help achieve a 95% in-stock rate for key products
- Work with Import and Logistics teams to resolve shipment delays
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Provide shipment and backorder updates to Sales and Operations teams
- Set up new products in the system with complete and accurate details
- Monitor product margins and flag low-performing products
- Analyze monthly category performance and suggest strategies to boost sales
The ideal candidate for this role should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- Diploma in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)
- Proven experience in buying or procurement, ideally in FMCG
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Pronto is a plus)
- Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
- Good communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
If you have the skills and key requirements as listed, please send a brief cover letter addressing your relevant experience with your updated CV. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
All applicants should apply by email only with Position Vacant – Grocery Buyer in the subject line to:
Senior Coordinator – People & Culture
CPL Group, PO Box 1663
Port Moresby, National Capital District,
E-mail: [email protected]
Applications close 5:00pm on 15th August 2025.
More information
Job ID: #24308
Industry: Merchandising
Location: National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Company: CPL Group
Company Description: CPL Group is the biggest retail network in Papua New Guinea, operating since 1987. Publicly listed with Port Moresby Stock Exchange, the business, employs more than 2500 employees. It is well known for its diversity within the retail segment in Papua New Guinea which operates various businesses such as City Pharmacy Retail Chain, Stop N Shop Retail Chain, Hardware Haus, Boncafe, Fresh Express, Country Fresh Bakery, Cash & Carry, Real Rewards, CPL Medical & Lab Supplies and joint venture partnerships with Duty Free Prouds PNG as well as Jacks of PNG.
Company Website: www.cpl.com.pg
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