Assistant Purchasing Manager
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, tracking metrics to reduce expenses, negotiating deals, managing product lifecycle and store merchandising.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing purchasing strategies to optimize cost, quality and delivery performance
- Collaborate with Purchasing Manager to lead supplier selection, negotiation and contract management process
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Vendors and Suppliers
- Manage procurement activities for assigned categories or projects ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures
- Curating the product assortment for the assigned category, considering factors such as Customer preferences, market trends and sales data
- Analyze sales data, market trends and customer feedback to make informed decisions on assortments, pricing, promotions and inventory management
- Work closely with cross functional teams including marketing, sales and warehousing to ensure alignment and achieve company objectives
- Provide leadership and mentorship to purchasing team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous learning
- Keep abreast of the market place activity and innovations
Qualification & Requirements
- First Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain or related discipline.
- Minimum five (5) year’s work experience in International Procurement preferably in the retail industry with at least two (2) years in a Managerial capacity.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Ability to analyze and interpret inventory movement
- Leadership and team building skills
- Highly confidential, excellent interpersonal skills, able to interact and communicate comfortably with all levels of the organization.
- Very proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
Apply today at careers@activetradersltd.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
