Purchase Manager

Job Description : Purchase Manager – FMCG Proficiency in Microsoft office and SAP Designation - Buyer / Purchase Manager - Food / Personal Care Cosmetics / General Merchandise Industry – FMCG Job Location – Luanda Angola Experience – 8+ Years Job Description Role involves releasing requirement / RFP , Preparation of comparatives , evaluation of quality , Techno commercial negotiations , selection of Vendor , Place PO’S and effective co- ordination for completion of the entire P2P cycle including vendor rating and evaluation . Extensive Knowledge of the business and Experience in sourcing from Countries like India, China, Turkey, Portugal and Brazil. Developing Buying plans by effective forecasting modules to ensure the product availability at DC and Stores. Should be analytical and possess excellent negotiation skills to secure the most strategic pricing and commercial terms for the organization Should be able to communicate with Global Suppliers effectively and maintain strong relationship with the vendors. Monitoring end to end process right from PO generation to Shipment loading and arrival at DC to shorten the transit time. Timely update of supplier information and evaluate vendor performance in SAP. Range & Assortment Planning at Merchandise category level. Identifying gaps in existing assortment and take a lead in New product Development. OTB Planning, Considering Sales Targets, Inventory Levels and new store opening. Promotional plans with Brands and Private labels. Sales Analysis – On Sales Thru & Margins. In – Season Review – At Sub- group level to develop plans to achieve planned sales and liquidate stocks in timely and profitable way. Private Level Strategy – Planning the private level products in the categories where it is required , Benchmark the product in terms of the pricing and quality along with marketing interventions to launch the New products in the stores .

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