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Lagos |
Posted 8 months ago |
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Purchasing Manager (Supermarket / Groceries)
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Functions / Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of inventory, focusing on fresh produce, packaged goods, and other grocery items.
- Maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and monitor vendor performance to ensure quality and compliance with regulations.
- Forecast demand and inventory levels, optimizing stock levels to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as inventory management and sales, to align purchasing activities with overall business objectives.
- Stay informed about market trends, pricing, and product availability to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
- Assess, manage and mitigate risks
- Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to food safety and quality.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Minimum of an HND in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Previous experience in purchasing within the supermarket or grocery industry is required.
- Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
- Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
- Must be well-versed with service contracts and management.
- A knack for negotiation and networking
- Working experience of vendor management software
- Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures
- Solid judgement along with decision making skills
- Strong leadership capabilities.
Salary
- Attractive
Other Benefits:
- HMO & Pension
Application Closing Date
25th February, 2024.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume / CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Job Features
Job Category | Purchasing Officer |