Vacancy: Purchasing Associate
Job Skills
Job Skills
You
will need:
- Good
oral and written communication skills;
- Analytical
skills.
- Excellent
commercial awareness.
- Ability
to adapt to different client needs and to develop and maintain successful
working. relationships.
- A
good standard of numeracy in order to analyze facts and figures.
- A
flair for negotiation and networking.
- The
ability to make important decisions.
- Cope
with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines.
- Have
confidence in their judgment & decision making when faced with
ambiguity.
- Tact
and diplomacy.
Job
Requirements
- Have
at least a diploma in business, purchasing or a related field.
- At
least a C (Plus) in KCSE.
- Background
in accounts will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge
in ERP systems.
- Past
experience in retail or purchasing will be an added advantage.
Job
Responsibilities
The
candidate shall:
- Work
closely with the category manager, marketing and customer service to
formulate and execute strategies for the business unit across all
marketing channels
- Be
responsible for maximizing revenue, ensuring that business lines are
merchandised optimally.
- Identify
product vendors, negotiate for best prices and ensure to ensure purchases
are executed effectively.
- Have
good judgment and wisdom in negotiations, projections, and communication.
- Recommend
new products and product lines.
- Manage
vendor relationships.
- Be
able to multi-task and be an effective problem solver.
- Liaising
between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and
customers
- Deal
with warranty-related issues.
- Carry
out all other assigned tasks by the unit manage.
- Negotiating
and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress
