Background information about the job or company:

To source products and services ensuring they meet the company's standards of price, quality, and timing. Responsible for building relationships with suppliers and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce costs and improve effectiveness.
• Negotiate contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality.
• Coordinate with the inventory and warehouse teams to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Assess and manage risks in the supply chain.
• Ensure purchased items meet specifications and are delivered on schedule.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration.
• Proven experience in a procurement role, preferably in retail.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
• Strong negotiation and networking skills.

• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce costs and improve effectiveness.
• Negotiate contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality.
• Coordinate with the inventory and warehouse teams to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Assess and manage risks in the supply chain.
• Ensure purchased items meet specifications and are delivered on schedule.

• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
• Strong negotiation and networking skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration.
• Proven experience in a procurement role, preferably in retail.