Retail Purchasing Officer (Buyer) at SKLD Integrated Services Limited

SKLD is an integrated corporate entity providing technology, educational and office supplies, branded product distribution, garment manufacturing and humanitarian aid procurement services through contracts, wholesale, retail, and online channels.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Retail Purchasing Officer (Buyer)

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced Retail Purchasing Officer (Buyer) to join our team! As a Retail Purchasing Officer, you will be responsible for managing the overall stores' product strategy and competitiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review existing stores' product offerings
• Make suggestions for new product offerings based on consumer research
• Perform consumer research to determine product demand
• Examine promotion details and resolve any pricing discrepancies if needed
• Provide all the needed information on products, their prices, and promotion
• Devise and utilize fruitful sourcing strategies
• Research skills to discover profitable suppliers; work with vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Initiate business and cultivate partnerships
• Handle all customers inquiries and requests
• Prepare and present sales projections

Requirements and Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of Retail Procurement experience.
• Customer-oriented approach.
• Superb written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Great organizational and planning skills.
• The ability to identify market trends and make decisions in a high-stress environment.
• The ability to follow client specifications.
• Excellent networking and time management skills.
• Up to speed with purchasing best practices.
• Familiarity with market research, data analysis, and forecasting techniques.

Salary and Benefits

• N150,000 Monthly.
• Leave Allowance
• Pension
• HMO.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2022.