Buyer - Dry Grocery

• Brand Management: Responsible to provide design and
direction for collateral, web, product packaging, and other
visual communications media for the company. Drive
profitable sales, brand growth for business areas.
• Buying Budget and Planning: Pursue cost reduction measures
through centralized bulk buying and/ or selecting appropriate
vendor mix, scanning the Environment for benchmarks and
constantly improving the purchase processes.
• Vendor Management: Maintain contact with vendors; update
list of vendors for bidding purposes; attend product
demonstrations, obtain samples and literature regarding
potential products and vendor capabilities and confer with
end users.
• Order Management: Place orders based on the buying plan and
ensure merchandise is delivered as per the plan based on the
agreed service level Agreement.
• Inventory Management: Review and analyze stock / sales
reports and understand the top sellers in each department /
category / group to ensuring sufficient stock holdings.
• Merchandising Standards: Constantly monitor the stores and to
ensure that the planogram given is implemented strictly.
• Competitor Survey (R&D): To visit our competitors who carry
same range of products, study their designs, color, price &
compare with Lifestyle products.

Qualifications and Education:
• A Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of related work experience.
• Degree in Agri science is an advantage.

Experience:
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience on similar position.
• Middle East work experience is highly preferred.

Knowledge on:
• Microsoft Office Programs.
• Retail ERP (SAP) is mandatory.
• Business Mathematics/product Costing.
• Good understanding of maintenance processes.
• Understanding of quality control measures and standards.
• Thorough knowledge of health & safety standards.