Looking for a senior-level career opportunity in retail leadership that offers growth, influence, and real commercial impact? 🌍
Pick n Pay, one of Africa’s most trusted retail brands, is hiring a Senior Buyer for a high-impact leadership role based in Gaborone, Botswana.
If you are driven by results, passionate about category management, and ready to lead at an executive commercial level — this role is for you. 🚀
🏢 About the Role: Senior Buyer
📍 Location: Gaborone, Botswana
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time | Fully On-Site
📅 Closing Date: 9 January 2026 (Limited time to apply!)
The Senior Buyer is fully accountable for the commercial performance of the Botswana business, with end-to-end responsibility for category management, buying strategy, marketing, range development, and full P&L ownership across multiple categories.
This is more than a buying role — it’s a commercial leadership position with executive-level responsibility.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
✅ Develop and execute integrated category strategies to drive sales, margins, and market share
✅ Manage multiple categories including Fresh, Grocery, General Merchandise, Liquor (where applicable), and Clothing
✅ Lead, coach, and mentor senior buyers and category teams
✅ Drive marketing strategy, range innovation, and private label development
✅ Own budgets, forecasts, margins, and P&L performance
✅ Build strong supplier partnerships and lead senior-level negotiations
✅ Collaborate across operations, logistics, finance, and marketing
✅ Contribute as a key member of the Botswana executive leadership team
🎓 Minimum Requirements
✔ Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
✔ 8–10 years FMCG or retail experience
✔ Senior-level experience in category management or commercial leadership
✔ Strong financial and P&L management background
✔ Exposure to marketing and range development
✔ SAP experience & advanced Excel skills (advantageous)
🌟 Why Join Pick n Pay?
At Pick n Pay, people come first. Since 1967, the brand has built a culture rooted in:
💚 Passion for customers
💡 Leadership & innovation
📈 Personal growth & opportunity
🤝 Respect, integrity & accountability
🌍 Community impact
You’ll be part of a company that believes in what it does, rewards performance, and supports long-term career growth across Africa.
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📝 How to Apply
Apply directly via Pick n Pay Careers before the closing date:
👉 Senior Buyer – Job Requisition ID: JR104595
This is your chance to shape the future of retail in Africa with a brand that truly values its people. 💼✨
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