Health & Beauty Buyer

Closing Date: 2026/02/21
Reference Number: BOX260122-2
Job Title Health & Beauty Buyer
Job Type Permanent
Division Commercial and Marketing
Department Buying
Number of Positions 1
Location – Town / City Westville
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma
Job Category Retail

Job Advert Summary
Health & Beauty Buyer
Location: Head Office, Westville, Durban

Are you an experienced buyer with a passion for the health & beauty category and a deep understanding of the retail landscape?
Boxer Superstores, one of South Africa’s fastest-growing discount supermarket chains, is seeking a commercially astute and experienced health & beauty Buyer to join our fast-paced and dynamic Commercial Team based in Westville, Durban.

As a key member of our commercial division, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving top-line growth, managing supplier relationships, and building a highly profitable and consumer-relevant liquor category across all our stores nationally.

Minimum Requirements
What we’re looking for:

A minimum of 5 years’ current buying experience, within the Health & Beauty category within retail/FMCG/wholesale environments (non-negotiable)
A relevant 3-year degree in Commerce, Supply Chain, or Marketing (advantageous)
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of pricing, promotions, and category performance
Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills
Experience in systems such as SAP (advantageous)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
A big-picture thinker with an eye for detail and sound administrative follow-through
Why join Boxer?

Boxer is a rapidly expanding retail powerhouse committed to innovation, transformation, and putting our customers and communities at the heart of everything we do. We offer unmatched career growth, a culture of excellence, and the chance to work on a national stage with one of the most exciting brands in South African retail

Duties and Responsibilities
What you’ll be responsible for:

Leading national and regional supplier trade meetings and negotiations
Managing trading term agreements, cycle deals, and promotional grids
Owning and delivering on sales, gross profit, and profitability targets for the Health & Beauty category
Collaborating with demand planning and ensuring store execution excellence
Driving promotions, advertising campaigns, and supplier collaboration
Managing stock across stores and distribution centres (DCs)
Overseeing ranging, planograms, and product mix for the Health & Beauty category
Driving innovation in category formats in line with our new generation store rollouts
Handling relevant administration, reporting, and master data management
Partnering closely with internal stakeholders (marketing, operations, execs) and external suppliers