Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer

Responsibilities

• Develop profitable purchasing strategies
• Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
• Review supplies to ensure quality
• Monitor stock levels
• Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures etc.)
• Keep updated records
• Attend events, fairs and exhibitions to keep abreast of the markets trends

Requirements and skills

• MALE only Not more than 42 years old
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions
• Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role
• Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices
• Working knowledge of MS Office and purchasing software (e.g. SpendMap)