Buyer at QMB BUILDERS' MART

Job Responsibilities

• Development of company policies and procedures for initiating, negotiating, approval, and termination of supply contracts with merchandising suppliers;
• Development and maintenance of relationships with suppliers of all merchandising items to the company;
• Negotiations of key terms such as prices, terms of take-on of merchandising items, payment terms, etc. with each supplier to ensure the company’s profitability and liquidity;
• Proactively discuss with suppliers to ensure that our relationship with them remains mutually beneficial, thereby promoting mutually profitable and lasting relationships;
• Effective supervision of subordinate team members;
• Periodic review and update of the company buying policies and procedures;
• Purchase of goods from the vendors in the category (Supermarket).
• Raising the local purchase order (LPO).
• Following up with vendors for supplies.
• Studying consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends;
• Evaluate suppliers and buy items.
• Analyze and compare proposals from several trusted suppliers before negotiating terms.
• Assist in researching new vendors and comparing competitive suppliers.
• Works closely with sales team to determine optimal pricing through analysis of sales trends, competitors, buying habits, and planograms of products to promote sales opportunities.
• Handle all customer and supplier inquiries regarding orders, status, changes, and invoice payment.
• Create purchase orders and send them to chosen vendors for prompt delivery
• Following up with suppliers for confirmation of order and ensuring deliveries are prompt.
• Meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of the contract;
• Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products.

Qualifications

• University Degree (Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or similar).
• Experience working as aBuyer is an added advantage
• MBA or MSc is an added advantage.
• At least 4 years + of experience working for an industry related to the category, or in procurement.
• At least 3 years of experience in SAP, and other ERP systems with a focus on Purchasing.
• Knowledge in the category or procurement (CIPS preferred or other certification)
• Prior Supermarket procurement experience will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communicator - demonstrating a high level of competence with
• Presentations
• Written reports
• Persuasiveness
• Listening & Negotiation skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Project management skills.
• Market Intelligence.