An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified and self-driven individuals within the organization to fill in the position of a Buyer. The role entails developing dependable supply sources and purchase all materials to the store’s exact business requirements, using the company’s deals where specified, at competitive rates, within budget, and ensuring deliveries are done within specified timelines to avoid stock-outs. Also ensures that all company’s purchasing specifications, policies, and procedures are adhered to at all times
Duties And Responsibilities
Key Result Areas:
• Analyze customer buying patterns, understand seasonal trends, predict future trends, and use scientific ordering, ensuring zero stockouts at all times.
• Build and develop good relationships with key suppliers to ensure the best value for money and customer satisfaction with services provided
• Ensure effective contract management across the business with regular reviews, development of Service Level Agreements and key performance measures
• Monitor trends in supplier and contract base and implement plans to respond to such trends
• Engage with the various departments to identify the key procurement priorities and ensure that resources are assigned accordingly
• Manage the engagement of procurement consultancy where specialist services are required
• Assess the quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels and stock integrity is maintained throughout the store at all times.
• Supervising and training junior members of staff when required.
Qualifications And Experience
The ideal candidate must have:
• Degree in Purchasing and Supply, Marketing, Business Management, or any relevant commercial degree or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, analytical, and prioritization skills
• Experience in and natural ability to set standards, protocols, and operating procedures
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, often-changing environment.
Job Summary
More Information
- Job Application Details How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to [email protected] with the title Buyer no later than 15 August 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.
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