Procurement Director jobs in United Kingdom

Master of Commerce, MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt

Nationality

Indian, Nepali, Sri Lankan

Male

Medical Insurance, Perks & Benefits As Per Labour Law, Annual Leaves As Per Labour Law

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

• Research and source products from international suppliers for sale on the e-commerce platform, considering cost, quality, and lead time factors.
• Manage the full import process for both air and sea shipments, from supplier negotiation to delivery to the warehouse.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to ensure competitiveness and profitability.
• Analyze inventory data to identify slow-moving or obsolete items and take appropriate action to minimize inventory carrying costs.
• Ensure compliance with import regulations, including documentation requirements, customs duties, and tariffs for several items.
• Work closely with freight forwarders and other third-party logistics providers to ensure smooth transit and customs clearance.
• Manage import-related costs, including transportation, customs duties, taxes, and fees, to optimize expenses and maintain margins.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate import processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, implementing improvements as needed.
• Stay informed about changes in import regulations, trade agreements, and shipping trends that may impact import operations.

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and CIPS level of certification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in e-commerce FMCG imports
• Excellent knowledge of consolidated shipments process.
• Excellent command over landing costs and margin calculations.
• Problem-solving skill is a pre-requisite for this role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.