Buyer

Mike Sport

  • Job Location: Lebanon
  • Posted On: 2022-10-31
  • Expires On: 2023-02-28 Expired

Job Details

  • Job Location: Lebanon
  • Job Category: Other
  • Employment Type: Employee
  • Job Duration: Full Time

Job Description

  • Job Title: Buyer
  • Department: Commercial Procurement
  • Job Status: Full Timer
  • Working Hours: Monday till Friday from 9:00 am till 6:00 pm
  • Location: Head Office – Zalka

Scope of the Job:

  • The Buyer is responsible for performing various activities related to purchasing products in accordance with established purchase policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with designated departments regarding needed products, evaluate bid specifications and review requirements in order to ensure compliance with operations.
  • Purchase products for the operations in accordance with established guidelines, process requisitions and award Purchase Orders to preferred suppliers based on best practices.
  • Identify potential vendors based on set requirements.
  • Review price quotes and availability of products and monitor compliance to specifications and or qualifications.
  • Benchmark products prices in the market and negotiate with suppliers accordingly.
  • Coordinate with vendors in order to ensure prompt delivery and adherence to specifications and resolve occurring problems before escalating to the hierarchy.
  • Coordinate with the Head of Brands in order to maintain appropriate stock level.
  • Analyze consumer buying pattern & predict future trends.
  • Review performance indicators periodically (Sales, Discount level etc…) in order to reach an acceptable stock level & maximize profitability.
  • Maintain good relationships with existing suppliers and work on sourcing plan for new brands/products.               
  • Monitor the products performance based on reports analysis (Inventory, Stock, best seller reports, Sell through, Sales per SQM, Gross Marginal etc…).
  • Visit stores in order to ensure that brand standards are followed and that merchandising visuals are done according to guidelines.

Job Requirements:

  • Education:  Bachelor Degree in Business Administration.
  • Experience:  At least 3 years of experience in the field.
  • Linguistic Skills: Advanced in written & spoken English & Arabic, French is a plus.
  • Computer Skills: Extensive knowledge in Ms. Office.
  • Retail KPIs and reporting skills are a must.