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BUYER
Leading Supermarket/ Hypermarkets
Tax Free Middle East
Open to all nationalities
Our client is a leading company specializing in Retail across Kuwait and the Middle East. They have divisions including Supermarkets, Convenience stores, Restaurants, Telecoms and Fashion Retail. They are currently expanding across the GCC region with new launches planned across various countries in prime locations.
We are looking for an experienced Buyer to manage the ongoing development of the Supermarkets, Convenience Stores and Hypermarkets
Reporting Directly to: Head Buyer
The position will be based in either Oman, Lebanon, Kuwait, Bahrain or Jordan
OVERVIEW
To source new food and non-food products and merchandise while reviewing existing items to ensure products remain competitive and on target.
To contribute to defining commercial strategy, implement, negotiate with suppliers, price Commercial according to guidelines and provide general support to the department as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Implementing Department Strategy and Category plans, selecting brands and items and setting prices
Setting targets and budgets for each commercial department in the Division for approval by the Division Manager
Monitoring economic performance of the assigned departments/ categories across store formats - sales, gross margin, Profit & Loss - and consistency with the Company commercial strategy
Implementing Corporate policies, procedures and standards and recommending refinements taking into consideration Country needs for approval by the Division Manager and the Corporate Team
Defining and maintaining the local assortment and integrating the basic assortment for the Department/ Categories
Pricing the items based on pricing guidelines and recommended prices/ imported items
Identifying local promo products and pricing each item and submitting forecasting/ relevant reordering information to replenishment
Providing Corporate team with information regarding products needed - characteristics, positioning, etc and quantities for international and regional contracts
Coordinating with other functions, Operations, Logistics and E&M as well as other areas in Commercial - Private label, Promo, Display, etc
Selecting local suppliers, negotiating & purchasing in line with expected needs guided by corporate guidelines and standards such as cost price, discounts, rebates, payments term discounts, etc
Reviewing and attending to/ resolving any issues with local suppliers
Ensuring timely input to Private Label development and Import purchases
Contributing to the company Promotional activities as required
Collecting market prices and conducting country price audits
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Degree within a relevant subject
At least 2 years experience as a Buyer
Should have experience in either Food or Non-Food for Supermarkets/ Grocery Stores/ Convenience Stores/ Hypermarkets/ Food retailers etc
Experience within the Middle East is preferred
Computer literate with very good command of English
Open to all nationalities
KEY SKILLS
Excellent analytical skills
Creative flair and ideas
Team working skills and the ability to get along with a wide range of people
Good organizational skills
Industrial/commercial awareness
The ability to multitask
Leadership qualities
BENEFITS
The salary should be used as a guide only and will reflect experience levels and interview performance
Total Salary Package: Up to $65k USD per annum
Includes high quality benefits package such as accommodation, car, healthcare etc
Fantastic future career opportunities
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