Buyer

Job description / Role

• Establish and maintain relations with suppliers
• Identity new opportunities and anticipate price developments
• Negotiate effectively and fairly in terms of product quality, volume, delivery and value with suppliers.
• Develop / sets KPI’s for vendors in line with overall company or business strategy
• Maintain strong working relationships with strategic and long-term suppliers and customers to assure quality, fulfilment, value and delivery targets are met.
• Update and maintain vendor contact file and action new listing
• Keep up to date on customer research, trends and behaviors
• Communicate effectively with demand planning and other relevant departments
• Analyzing weekly and monthly reports
• Drive continuous improvement, best value and quality improvements within the team and department.
• Necessary administration duties associated with the role.
• Ad-hoc duties as requested by the buying team and Management.

Requirements

• Experience in the FMCG industry
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Experience in sales or purchase department
• demonstrate the ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively.
• have a good command of the English language. A good command of the Arabic language is a plus.

About the Company

We are experts in distributing food and beverages from the world’s leading brands to non-conventional markets, including duty-free channels, government and defence sites, industrial caterers, and domestic supermarkets and retailers. Our sourcing, warehousing, and distribution solutions allow you to focus on your core business while growing your reach. Connect to our owned online and offline retail channels, tailor your offering to local consumer preferences, and reach target audiences with our powerful brand development and marketing solutions.

With B&S:

• Wholesalers and resellers easily expand into distinctive markets to grow their business.
• Brands develop and strengthen their presence in non-conventional markets.