Buying Manager-General Merchandise

• Research and evaluate attractive lines of products to meet departmental needs.
• Involve in decision making to select the best vendors based on price, quality, distribution cost and other factors.
• Work closely with potential vendors to determine the best deals for the company
• Maintain good relationship with existing vendors while seeking new ones.
• Communicate with line managers during the planning and purchasing process with potential vendors.
• Work closely with other departments during planning of new ranges of products
• Recognize and analyze the future trends and consumer buying patterns.
• Be alert to market situation and high sensitivity to opportunity at all time.
• Communicate with manufacturer/factory directly to get best product and costing.

Requirement:

• Minimum Diploma in any field.
• Approximately 2 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Demonstrate a strong analytical and decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Opportunistic with an ability to maximize opportunities through skillful purchasing management.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a group.
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, a good team player, disciplined, committed and able to work under pressure.
• Strong organizing, numerical, negotiation and communication skills. Results and customer-focused with strong commercial awareness.
• Business-minded with a passion for retail.
• Experience in buying or purchasing will be added advantage.
• Strong leadership with experience managing a team.