Buyer

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, including negotiations on pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost-effective solutions.
• Procurement Planning: Analyze demand forecasts and inventory levels to create purchase plans that align with company needs and minimize supply chain risks.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage supplier contracts and agreements. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards, while effectively managing contract terms and renewals.
• Order Management: Execute and monitor purchase orders, tracking deliveries and ensuring quality and compliance with agreed specifications.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to procurement and logistics processes to improve cost savings, efficiency, and service quality.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, including cost analyses, supplier performance, and key performance metrics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including shop, warehouse, and finance, to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by proactively assessing supplier reliability, market changes, and geopolitical factors that may impact procurement.
• Develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies