Retailer Buyer –
Retail Company
Job Salary: 15000 base plus commission.
Location: Nairobi.
Our client dealing in retail trade
(jewelry, African art, crafts, precious and semi-precious stones) with scope of
operation at the local and international levels is recruiting for a competent
Retailer Buyer.
Identify external material needs of
the organization, find services providers who can supply goods, negotiate for
prices and arrange for the purchase and delivery of the goods.
Key Responsibilities:
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Evaluate supplier options according to
prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices.
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Discover and purchase new products
and check the quality and popularity of those already on the shelves.
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Negotiate terms of agreements to
achieve the best deal for the company.
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Ensure the timely delivery of
products and compliance with the contracts of purchase.
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Monitor stock levels.
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Reacting to changes in demand and
logistics.
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Meeting suppliers and negotiating
terms of contract.
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Maintaining relationships with
existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products.
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Create reports on sales, budgets and
customer satisfaction and adjust your strategies accordingly.
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Forge and maintain trust
relationships with suppliers to promote fair dealing.
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Any other duties as maybe assigned.
Key Skills and Competencies:
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At least diploma in Stores Management
/ Purchasing and Supplies Management or equivalent from a recognized
institution.
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At least 2 years’ proven experience
as a retail buyer or relevant role.
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Outstanding communication abilities.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Demonstrable aptitude in effective
negotiating.
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Up to speed with purchasing best
practices.
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Familiarity with market research,
data analysis and forecasting techniques.
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Excellent knowledge of MS Office;
working knowledge of purchasing software is an advantage.
Deadline: Interested parties should send their online applications on or
before 19th May 2017
Correspondence: Applications and detailed CV to be submitted online at http://goo.gl/T8sryH
Applications not meeting minimum
requirements will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.