Strategic Purchasing & Vendor Management Lead

Maseera; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Maseera is seeking a proactive Purchaser to manage vendors and maximize profitability across locations. You will negotiate cost of goods, extend terms, and optimize through promotional opportunities.

You will maintain a comprehensive vendor database, coordinate with Finance, Visual Merchandiser, Area Supervisors, and Warehouse Manager, and monitor market trends to adjust pricing and assortments.

Qualifications

• Experience in vendor negotiation and cost optimization.
• Ability to analyze promotions and supplier terms.
• Strong understanding of inventory and assortment planning.

Responsibilities

• Purchaser should manage all vendors to maximize sales profitability.
• Negotiate cost of goods, shrink allowances, extended terms with vendors.
• Maintain full vendor database with contact details and agreement terms.
• Define inventory levels for all locations using systems and reports.
• Utilize vendor promotions to benefit the company.
• Communicate vendor conditions to Finance, Visual Merchandiser, area supervisors and warehouse manager.
• Conduct market surveys on new/existing products and pricing; adjust as approved.

Skills

Market analysis

Sales analysis

Vendor management

Negotiations

Product research

Inventory management

Trend anticipation

Merchandise display

Job description

Maseera is seeking a proactive Purchaser to manage vendors and maximize profitability across locations. You will negotiate cost of goods, extend terms, and optimize through promotional opportunities.

You will maintain a comprehensive vendor database, coordinate with Finance, Visual Merchandiser, Area Supervisors, and Warehouse Manager, and monitor market trends to adjust pricing and assortments.