- Purchase goods materials components or services in line with specified cost quality and delivery targets
- Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments in the buying processes and new projects and activities
- Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
- Identifying customer preferences monitor market trends competitor strategies and market suppliers
- Provide analysis on costs new and existing and review cost reduction activities
- Manage the entire PO process to ensure optimal inventory.
- Build maintain and manage supplier relationships.
- Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
- Ensure compliance to company guidelines purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and PO release process.
- Visit the market to research products & study market trends. Use the market visits to also add more suppliers to the base.
- Work with the warehouse to ensure correct inbound of stocks as well as clear any other issues in the process
- Work with the content & merchandising teams to ensure the best visibility for the products procured.
- Ensure all reconciliations are done within the planned time for smooth payments.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or a similar field
- 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role
- Highly detail oriented with proven strong business sense
- Analytical numerically astute with strong demonstrated problemsolving abilities.
- Able to manage time effectively prioritize tasks and achieve set targets.
- Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the customer order fulfillment as well as profitability.
- Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a similar field 2+ years of relevant experience in a similar role Highly detail oriented with proven strong business sense Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities. Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets. Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the customer order fulfillment as well as profitability. Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations. Keen attention to detail and accuracy.