Purchasing Manager

A leading furniture retailer is seeking to hire a qualified person in the role of a Purchasing Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the Purchasing department, with a team of 2 people
Manage the sourcing of imported and local products for trade
Manage supplier relationships and communications
Manage administration and process of importation, including calculating landed costs and proposing
Develop suitable product range plan for each market segment
Develop a buying schedule for the year
Closely monitor sales for all products and ensure availability of stock at all times
Define and determine the promotional strategies for product in the branch
Manage Projects including quotations, supply and delivery
Report to management on purchasing, on a regular basis, with an ability to use Excel and PowerPoint effectively, and analyse data to infer strategies for management
Manage stock days and creditor days that are optimal for the company
Required to visit branches and liaise with Branch managers
May be required to travel overseas for fairs

The job holder should ideally possess:

· A Diploma in Purchasing Management or CPA proficient
· Must have B grade and above in KCSE or equivalent
· Good reporting skills including the use of PowerPoint
· Excellent knowledge in Excel
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Must be people centric, energetic and self-driven
· Must be a member of KISM.

Experience:

The ideal job holder should have:
· Minimum of 5 years experience in dealing with imports.

Kindly send us your CV and COVER LETTER to recruitment@victoriacourts.co.ke by Tuesday 27th April 2021.

Apply via :

recruitment@victoriacourts.co.ke

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