Regional Buying And Merchandising Manager at Wasoko

This role will center around improving key terms of supplier relationships Wasoko increases its scale and operations. The Regional Buying Manager is a critical member of the team, reporting to the Global Head of Buying & Merchandising.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess:

• Previous working experience in B&M management for [5] years
• BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
• Hands-on experience in budgeting and purchasing management
• Superb communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Outstanding negotiation skills
• Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Highly motivated and excellent work ethic
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced sales environment

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, plan and implement sourcing and purchasing strategies
• Negotiate directly with multinational and local manufacturers to secure the best terms in procuring their products
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors; search and source potential new suppliers and vendors
• Work with the various stakeholders in Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Finance and data across the company to streamline the workflow and reduce operating expenses
• Sales mix optimization; create an optimal units sales mix while maintaining/improving the company’s profitability
• Ensure Sales & Margins budgets are achieved by constantly monitoring the prices and costs.
• Manage and control inventory levels to avoid markdowns and maximize products sell thru.
• Negotiate optimal payment terms with suppliers to improve cash flow and liquidity
• Track, measure and analyze company expenditures
• Actively monitor organizational sales & margins growth to ensure cross market KPIs are being met and revised regularly
• Ensure country level reports and meetings are done in a timely manner
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring and training of new staff within the B & M team
• Adhere to laws, rules and regulations