Buying Manager

Job description / Role

- Placing orders to overseas suppliers and coordinating with different departments (internal / external) to ensure timely delivery of the goods to the stores with minimum OOS/Overstock situations.
- Monitor stock levels across the business to ensure that the stock position is in line with the business requirements.
- Maintains the profit margin by product and category, in accordance with Company guidelines, by ensuring that goods are purchased from suppliers and sold to customers at the appropriate price.
- Generates budgeted income through organising rebates, & commission from overseas and local Suppliers for the promotion of their products.
- Organises all overseas and local product promotions, branding and sampling activities in accordance with the requirements of the business.
- Regular review of the assortment to ensure that the offers remain relevant to the market needs.
- Visits competitor outlets regularly to compare prices on key lines and identify current promotions and other activities.
- Maintains the available product and category range in accordance with the set norms and decide on new listing, under the right category and department.
- Oversees the update and maintenance of the retail system on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and integrity of information held.
- Analyses of overseas and local suppliers, to determine their adherence to agreed service standards, and take necessary actions to rectify any problems.
- Manage staff in accordance with agreed policies of the Company and refer all important staff issues, which cannot be resolved within the team, to the Manager.
- Liaises with other Company Divisions regularly, such as Finance, IT, Logistics and Marketing, in order to resolve any issues.
- May be required to carry out ad hoc duties for the company within the scope of his / her skills and experience.

Requirements

- Minimum of 4 years in a similar trading role
- Experience of working in a busy supermarket environment preferred, with stock management knowledge
- Fluency in spoken & written English ( Working knowledge of Arabic important)
- Valid KSA driving licence
- Degree/Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent
- Proven success in supervising, developing, training & motivating staff

About the Company

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and with international operations spanning three continents, BMMI is a diversified retail and distribution, and contract services and supply group, supported by a world class integrated logistics capability.

BMMI specialises in the distribution, wholesale and retailing of food and beverages, and represents a leading portfolio of global household name brands in the GCC. The Group is also a growing international player in the provision of contract-based supply services for governments, NGOs, commercial and military organizations.

Listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange, BMMI is one of the fastest growing companies in its sector, with an annual turnover in excess of US$ 230 million. The Group adopts a performance-driven, customer focused business approach in line with international standards and global best practice.

BMMI now has a presence in seven countries across three continents, with our staff comprising people of 30 different nationalities.