Purchasing Supervisor

MR DIY Philippines; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail chain in Quezon City seeks a skilled professional to manage sourcing and procurement for its stores. You will develop strategies for product assortment based on customer demand and market trends, ensuring the best prices and supplier terms. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of retail merchandising experience. Knowledge in household, hardware, and FMCG industries will be an advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Retail Merchandising, managing store chains.
• Experience with Household, Hardware, Electronics, or FMCG is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and source material goods and tools for sale.
• Conduct pricing and market analysis to align with customer demand.
• Develop house brands to increase store differentiation and profitability.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Monitor inventory turnover for effective cash flow management.

Skills

Retail Merchandising

Supplier Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Microsoft Office

Product Assortment Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, select and source channels' material goods, tools and/or equipment and services for sale in chain stores so that the business unit is able to secure the least cost at maximum service and support (both technical and marketing) from its suppliers..

• Understands customer demand (price, quality and availability) conducts market and price surveys, analyzing sales trends, buying patterns, price movements, product introductions/innovations and reacting to changes in demand integral to the planning and selection of product assortment.
• Initiates and implements the development and sourcing of house brands or specialty brands that will serve as differentiator of the store's offering and enhance the business' profitability.
• Supplier development and relationship management including contracts negotiations and maximizing supplier terms.
• Defines and oversees the procure-to-pay (or purchasing and vendor management) processes of channels.
• Monitors inventory turnover and collaborates with Retail Marketing to ensure movement of products procured thereby influencing cash flow management.

Supplier development and management to secure the best prices, terms and support;

• Establish and implement selection processes and reordering system.
• Initiate the ordering and movement of goods from the supplier to store's warehouses or retail outlets ensuring that these are delivered on time and of the right quantity and quality ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Takes the lead in coordinating with relevant units within the team to ensure upload of product information, description and costs into the POS system as well as the delivery of the same to the retail sites or branches.
• Responsible for the strict monitoring and implementation as well as improvement of documentation and approval processes from ordering to delivery to payment of goods and services procured.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree. Any 4 (four)-year business-related courses. Retail course is an advantage but not required.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience (Sup.)in Retail Merchandising, handling modern trade or store chain is a must.
• Background in Household, Hardware, Electronics, FMCG is an advantage. Both outright and concessionaire/consignment.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point) and Open Office