Buyer

Job Vacancy Announcement

Our Client, a Beauty Trading Company, dealing in Product, Accessory and Equipment used in beauty/personal care services is recruiting suitably qualified candidates for immediate employment in the following position:

Job Overview & Description

The Buyer’s role requires a great deal of ethics, constant market research, market benchmarks and competitor pricing, and reports to and assists the Procurement Manager. It is important the Buyer understands regulatory requirements for export, import, product registration, shipping, SONCAP, PAR and NAFDAC processes. The Buyer ensures product availability at the best value to ensure competitive position. He/She will have to constantly negotiate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure the organization maximizes value. The Buyer must escalate all metrics, incidence and transaction that will threaten the financial position of the company. The Buyer must be ready to be audited at any time. Confidentiality of Company information, Integrity, diligence, accuracy of data and Honesty are MANDATORY for this Role.

Job Responsibilities

Have a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased
Identifying foreign and domestic suppliers and vendors.
Product sourcing directly from manufacturers while ensuring profitable agreements
Preparation, Negotiation, purchasing and shipping of Goods
Clearing of goods and compliance with all regulatory bodies for product export and import.
Trademarks, purchase orders and filing /updating of all trade agreements.
Preparing reports, budgets, business plans, commentaries and demand/forecast statements;
Financial forecasting and risk analysis;
Liaising with managerial staff, colleagues and clients;
Negotiating business terms with clients and associated organizations;
Providing excellent market intelligence information to manage expenditure to ensure organization offers lowest pricing in the Market.
Preparing and managing all company purchase orders
Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements to ensure all products follow due process.
Undertaking Forex transactions and keeping of financial records and Managing foreign exchange impact and transactions
Ensuring compliance with Import and export policies
Inventory analysis with the aim of optimizing inventory and quick turnover of goods
Tracking and monitoring all purchase related information
Undertaking daily market research to ensure organization is up to date with the latest trends in the beauty Industry. Keep abreast of changes affecting both the supply of, and demand for, needed products and materials

Competencies

Research and Analytical Skills
Negotiation Skills
Communication Proficiency.
Customer/Client Focus.
Time Management.
Collaboration Skills.

Qualification and Experience

A Degree or a Diploma and 2+ Years experience as a Buyer. Familiarity with products, accessory and equipment used in the Beauty Industry and how to source them.

Apply Here

Suitably qualified candidates should apply by filling out the registration form above or send their detailed CVs to info@emedith.com with the position being applied for as the title of the email.

Acceptable CVs must have information in the following order:

Name, Email, Primary Phone Number, Home Address, Academic /Qualification(s), Professional Qualification, Years/Details of Experience, Date of Birth.

Candidates are strongly advised not to send in more than one application.