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- Analyzing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends.
- Regularly reviewing performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels.
- Managing plans for stock levels.
- Reacting to changes in demand and logistics.
- Meeting suppliers and negotiating the terms of the contract.
- Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products.
- Liaising with other departments within the organization to ensure projects are completed.
- Attending trade fairs, to select and assemble a new collection of products.
- Participating in promotional activities.
- Writing reports and forecasting sales levels.
- Training and mentoring junior staff.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Set and enforce a budget for the purchasing department
- Evaluate purchasing policies
- Maintain records of inventory to determine when new goods need to be ordered
- Oversee the negotiations of all purchases made by the purchasing department
- Negotiate on behalf of the organization and maintain good relationships with vendors
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or relevant field.
- 15 - 20 years of proven experience in purchasing field
- Excellent time management skills
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- In-depth understanding of the market
- Ability to maintain and control a department-wide budget
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills
