Buyer (FMCG)

Buyer (FMCG)
Job location: Riyadh
Key accountabilities & activities:
Product Range:
Source ranges to fit both store and category space & liaise with merchandising on OTB with sales
Product Development
Sku counts for appropriate space and customer requirement
Product deletion: Terminal stock margin & cover
Achieve sales & margin target: Store performance managed through KPI s
Suppliers:
Develop existing supplier relationships
Source new and innovative suppliers
Negotiate with suppliers for terms that will provide the target returns
Marketing:
Work with the team on the marketing calendar
Identify and supply stock to fit planned events & liaise with suppliers on markdown contribution or support
Promotional activities with suppliers
Terminal Stock: Liaise with suppliers on returning slow sellers also promotional activity
Competitors Review:
Local competitor shops reviewing our pricing strategy.
Website review: Prices and promotions in the local market
Competitor ranging
New and innovative product at trade fairs: Diaries relevant trade fairs building up a record of new product and designs
Reporting:
Review sales and product performance through reports and reviews.
Track and monitor supplier performance reporting accordingly
Supplier promotional payments
Reviews with merchandising and operations
Others:
Attend fairs and shows where required.
Resolve supplier accounts and QC issues accordingly
Requirements :
The applicant should have experience on buying grocery & FMCG.
Bachelor s degree or equivalent
Any nationality with transferable iqama
Minimum 05 years experience in same field.
Must have grocery and convenience buying experience.
Experience dealing with suppliers and contract negotiation.
Freight & shipping experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in Arabic and English.
Ideally experienced in both International and local brands.
Understanding and connections in local supplier base (both stock and equipment).
Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Interested candidate can apply with your updated resume