Your role:
Tushop is an early-stage startup and therefore your role will be foundational. We are looking for an operator who will lead the execution of our procurement functions to ensure that we land groceries at wholesale prices for our communities.
As our Procurement Associate, your responsibilities will include:
Identifying local direct suppliers who are close to our warehouses
Engaging and negotiating with reliable direct suppliers to secure advantageous terms
Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of merchandise
Ensuring on-time delivery of products at our warehouses by direct suppliers to avoid stock-out risks
Ensuring all procured merchandise is of high quality
Promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of products
Ensuring all operations adhere to laws and guidelines, and procuring any permits required
Responding to any issues or complaints
Hiring and managing procurement staff
Tracking and analyzing KPIs across all aspects of procurement
Providing feedback/escalating systemic concerns to operations and tech teams regarding approaches that are cost-inefficient or detrimental to scaling
Navigating through ambiguity in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, accepting ownership and accountability of the process and delivering on commitments
Procurement Associate Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, purchasing, or an agriculture-related subject
Working experience in procurement in an FMCG company
Experience managing relationships with farmers
High EQ and great communication skills
A great planner who is highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to prioritize tasks
Proven ability to manage new ideas, creative solutions, and changes in priorities
Demonstrated problem solving and root cause analysis combined with proven ability to communicate through analysis
Embodies our values below
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