Regional Buying Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join our client and be part of increasing company profitability and customer satisfaction by purchasing materials in a timely manner and at the lowest cost. You will be managing a team of three Buyers, coordinating all activities related to the procurement of inventory from beginning to end. Daily duties will include:-

• Negotiating the lowest possible cost for inventory and freight.
• Managing inventory levels; staying within budgets and actively identifying stock outs and reducing surplus.
• Developing strong relationships with managers, regional managers, operations managers, outside sales people and vendors to ensure proper inventory levels at all times.
• Analyse trends in pricing and sales activity to determine correct timing of purchases.
• Advising managers or operations managers on the appropriate suppliers to use.
• Implementing purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
• Assuring that the product is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
• Maintaining accurate purchase order prices and vendor cataloguing.
• Coordinating appropriate methods needed to distribute inventory in a cost effective manner.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within buying/procurement on an international level and managing a small team.

Have the right attributes? Then apply now!

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