Job Description
Job Description
1. Effectively managing, motivating a team of Buyers, ensuring that they are being developed, have direction, and are provided with meaningful feedback
2. Effectively responsible for the smooth daily running of stock purchasing and management
3. Category managing of a specific raw material/ non-food category including supplier management, price negotiation and accurate forecasting of stock requirements
4. Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with all departmental heads as well as influencing other departments with your current objectives and business goals to achieve maximum output and quality for the DO & CO
5. Leading conversations with heads of departments to ensure consistent and timely flow of communication
6. Ensuring procurement best practice is followed in each category
7. Devising and ensuring the team follow a procurement plan for the year to maximise efficiencies and cost savings
8. Forward, strategic thinking leader, developing a purchasing plan alongside the buyer for each category
9. Devising the best methods of reporting KPIs, issues and solutions to Senior Management and Head Office
10. Maintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members as well as our partners, vendors, and other stakeholders
11. Taking responsibility for all your actions, support your team, and celebrate success...