Agra is recruiting a Senior Buyer, to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Description
- The successful incumbent will be based in Windhoek at Corporate Office and report to the Procurement Manager
Duties
- Supplier Management in terms of structuring supplier agreement
- Negotiates supplier packages (e.g. rebates, settlements, advertising)
- Negotiates a selected range of purchase prices from Agra’s suppliers
- Contributes to setting supplier mark-up’s for a selected range of suppliers/ products
- Ensures accuracy of loaded purchase prices in Agra’s Enterprise Resource Planning system
- Negotiates, manages and measures stock availability from suppliers
- Negotiates and agrees supplier lead times
- Initiate, create and manage periodic specials and promotions
- Introduces and evaluates new suppliers and products
- Manages special orders and bulk orders
- Negotiation and monitoring of transport costs
- Margin management on national level
- Responsible for stockholding and return on investment
Requisites
- Namibian citizenship
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business, Retail, Procurement or similar
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (buying, retail, or procurement)
- Adequate market and supplier knowledge
- Computer literate (MS Excel and Enterprise Resource Planning system)
- Valid driver’s license and be willing & able to travel
- Proficiency in English
- Code B driver’s license
- Strong Negotiation skills
- Assertive
- Quick decision making
- Proactiveness
- Team player in a dynamic and fast moving environment
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
- Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
- Agra Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and suitably qualified Namibian citizens from designated groups as defined in the Namibian Affirmative Action Act (1998), are encouraged to apply
- Interested candidates should send an application letter, CV and supporting documents to: AGRA Corporate Office. Human Resources Office
How to Apply
1. Documentation
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
2. Application