Buying Unit Head

Responsible for sourcing products and managing vendors (local and foreign), develop profitable and quality complying suppliers. Managing diverse team of buyers and analysts.

General Responsibilities:

• Defining buying cycle and forecasting market trends in concerned categories for the successive years
• Identifying, Preparing and planning for each buying season
• Analyzing consumer behavior and recommending change in strategies accordingly
• Developing Planograms and display strategies and ensuring implementation
• Planning for risk mitigation and quality assurance for each lot
• Item and Vendor Selection
• Determine regional distribution of items' quantities
• Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Vendor portfolio management: Cost and trade terms negotiation
• Planning for transit times for each location
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• Present monthly financials and progress to Management
• Regularly reviewing performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels;
• Managing plans for stock levels

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven working experience as purchasing manager or sourcing agent
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Acute knowledge of developments in market with regards to product and trends
• Knowledge of urban buying trends and preferences (both Karachi and Punjab)
• Exposure of attending international trade fares and expos
• A knack for negotiation and networking
• Ability to gather and analyze data and to process numbers
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated understanding of seasonal preferences, competitors, health and any other risks with regards to products, quality standard

Qualification

Minimum graduation, preferably in supply chain or logistics, from a reputable institute.

Experience

Minimum 10 years' experience in buying or distribution of plastic ware, kitchen & cook ware, decoration items, crockery, home appliances, gifts, preferably with a renowned modern retail trade brand.