Associate Buyer at a Hospitality Lounge - Value Edge Management Service Limited

Value Edge Management Service Limited - Our client, a Hospitality Lounge, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Buyer

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Driving procurement processes according to set requirements and budget
• Assisting stakeholders 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.
• Negotiating with vendors and building positive, long-term relationships.
• Researching new suppliers and making recommendations to stakeholders.
• Planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable inventory levels.
• Preparing budgets and forecasting purchasing trends.
• Keeping internal stakeholders informed of procurement activities and progress through collaborative working and proactive communication
• Work independently with minimum supervision, conferring with supervisor(s) as needed
• Maintain and manage vendor database and ensure the accuracy of supplier classifications
• Contact suppliers to ensure that all purchase orders are received and deliveries are shipped on time;
• Maintain constant contact with vendors and shipping companies while deliveries are in route;
• Notify supply chain and operators teams in a timely manner if a critical delivery is going to be late;
• Deliver all purchase orders to vendors either by phone, overnight mail or email;
• The resource is responsible for procuring food, beverages, and other logistics requirements of the lounge
• Evaluating vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers;
• Work with vendors to solve invoicing issues that could delay critical shipments;
• Responsible for tracking competition, execution, credit memo follow-up from vendors;
• Follow up on grand opening related category activities (e.g., purchase order management).

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in the merchandising or retail industry is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) applications;
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, adapt, negotiate and manage a project(s).;
• Strong Communication with all levels of management and peers, both internally and externally.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2023.