Southsea Investments Pvt Ltd

BUYER

Manufacturing Jobs

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in an agro-based fruit and veg distribution concern for the position of Buyer. The role entails developing and monitoring the effective implementation of the procurement and warehouse and supply chain strategies aimed at attaining set revenue and profitability targets. The role requires an energetic and proactive individual with solid commercial and horticulture awareness who takes a holistic perspective in tactical and strategic decision making.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
 Analyse customer buying patterns, understand seasonal trends, predict future trends and use scientific ordering to ensure zero stock outs on the warehouse.
 Sends out enquiries for appropriate materials, collate and analyse quotations, place order with suitable suppliers for specified materials, ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates and within budget.
 Account for all stocks at the warehouse - including raw material delivered, and stocks in the warehouse/storage facility.
 Formulate strategies that ensures that stock losses are minimized and managed properly.
 Regularly engage with customers and obtain feedback & customer expectations on the product range, product mix and quality
 Collate all the market intelligence information, and share with management for strategic planning purposes
 Conduct regular market analysis, understanding competitor activity in terms of product range/mix, product pricing quality, customer demographics and consumer buyer behaviour.

Qualifications and Experience

Person Specification
The ideal person must possess the following:
 Degree/Diploma in Purchasing & Supply/ Business Studies/ Marketing/ Accounting and Finance.
 At least four years’ experience in fruit and vegetable industry.
 Experience in working with senior and junior managers providing professional, accurate and strategic advice
 Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and working with numbers.

How to Apply

Candidates who possess the qualifications and experience should send their detailed CVs to hr@southsea.co.zw not later than 18 April 2021.