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We are looking for a Purchasing Officer (FMCG) to buy products that are essential for our company’s day-to-day operations. You will review prices and quality and ensure optimal stock levels.
Purchasing Officer responsibilities include evaluating vendors, Suppliers, negotiating contracts and preparing reports (e.g. on orders and costs.) For this role, you should have good knowledge of market research, along with solid analytical skills to make sure you’re identifying the most profitable offers.
Ultimately, create and maintain good relationships with key suppliers to ensure merchandise is high quality and delivered on time.
Responsibilities
- Experience in buying (Tahina, Oil Arabic Sweets materials)
- Researching potential vendors
- Comparing and evaluating offers from suppliers
- Negotiating contract terms of agreement and pricing
- Research potential vendors
- Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
- Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery
- Review quality of purchased products
- Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases
- Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices
- Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses
- Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
- Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage
- Attend trade shows and exhibitions to stay up-to-date with industry trends
- Negotiating & purchasing of the goods for both local and international suppliers in close co-ordination with the Head of Supply Chain
- Ensure all contracts are put to tender and are evaluated by the Purchasing Committee
- Ensure contracts are in place for all suppliers of all goods inclusive of terms and condition, payment terms and delivery schedules in accordance with the requirements
- Development of new suppliers to ensure there are at least 2 alternate sources of supply for each item
- Source materials to reduce the cost without affecting the quality in conjunction with the BU
Monthly monitoring of costs to ensure they are controlled and within budget
- Produce and maintain a supplier price history database to capture and assess the supplier’s service, quality and price performance
- Negotiate and reduce freight costs of goods to maximize realization
- Assist in annual budgeting and preparation of prices, cash flow, supplier contracts, reduction of demurrage, working capital and potential write offs.
Requirements and skills
- BSc in Logistics, Business Administration or relevant field
- 4-5 Years’ Experience in FMCG Industry.
- Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Agent or similar role
- Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
- Understanding of supply chain procedures
- Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses
- Negotiation skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
