Purpose;
Effectively manage the supply
chain/buying of goods from the suppliers and timely delivery to the warehouses
at the best prices, in the right quantities and in time to maximize Kyosk’s
offering to the market.
Professionally cultivate and nurture
relationships with suppliers.
Roles and Responsibilities
Payment management: Prepare LPOs from all warehouses for
approval by Purchasing manager as per product movement. Send LPOs to the
relevant suppliers and confirm deliveries; Follow and ensure minimal lead times
for deliveries as per the LPOs.
Purchasing: Ensure all the buying targets
are met by following up with the warehouses for completion and achievement.
Follow up with the accounts to ensure rebate payments are achieved. Negotiate
for best-trading terms, margins and discounts
Stock Management: Monitor stock levels in the warehouses and advice accordingly. Initiate prior stocking up for high seasons-eg Back to school, Christmas, End months. Add new items on the catalog/inventory; update inventory prices as needed.
Supplier management: Update supplier agreement files and
documents. Communicate expiries, damages and obsolete goods to suppliers for
solutions; Handle official meetings with vendors. Compare and double-check
market prices to ensure the best deals. Review opportunities to make business
savings utilizing negotiation and purchasing best practice tools and methods.
Data Management: Analyze data and reports; Keep
accurate records of the purchases made in the business. Prepare relevant
purchasing reports and meeting minutes; Reconcile purchases with Finance at the
end of the month. Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable
evaluation.
Market Analysis: Continuous monitor market trends,
competitor strategies, market suppliers to ensure alignment and know-how of the
current market and industry trends;
Work seamlessly with other relevant
departments for the goal of the company.
Any other duties within the purchasing
department as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.
Skills and competencies
Analytical & Logical Thinker;
Attention to detail;
Drive for Execution;
Commercial Acumen;
Self-motivated
Honesty and integrity.
Tech Savvy
Minimum Requirements:
Relevant Degree in business and/or
Supply Chain;
Professional qualification in supply
chain is a plus;
Knowledgeable on purchasing functions
with a minimum of 3 years experience preferably within retail;
Good knowledge of purchasing,
negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown;
Able to add value, reduce costs and
input to business improvements;
A good understanding of the retail
market is a plus;
Be able to meet strict and dynamic
deadlines;
How To Apply
Apply by: March 31, 2024