Assistant Category Buyer at an FMCG Retail Outlets - Fadac Resources and Services Limited

Fadac Resources and Services Limited - Our client is an FMCG retail outlets all around Nigeria. They specialize in the wholesale distribution of home appliances products.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Category Buyer

Location: Ojota, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Assisting the buyer with the selection of the right product mix.
• Writing, placing and tracking purchase orders.
• Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a good price.
• Planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable inventory levels.
• Preparing budgets and forecasting purchasing trends.
• Compiling reports on product performance and statistics.
• Negotiating with vendors and building positive, long-term relationships.
• Researching new suppliers and making recommendations to the buyer.
• Preparing competitive retail and pricing strategies.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Marketing or any related field.
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
• 3 - 4 years of proven experience as an assistant category buyer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience in the merchandising or retail industry is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2022.