Strategic Buyer & Demand Planner

Panda Retail Company – Savola Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Retail Company – Savola Group in Riyadh seeks a Buyer to manage product selection, purchasing, and stock availability for Super Store operations. You will analyze sales trends, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate replenishment to ensure product flow, cost efficiency, and quality.

The role requires collaboration with store teams, supply chain, and commercial functions to prevent shortages and enhance sales performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field.
• Procurement experience is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze store demand trends and sales data to determine required product quantities to ensure timely and accurate procurement decisions.
• Coordinate with suppliers to secure product availability and delivery schedules to maintain consistent stock levels across stores.
• Negotiate purchasing terms, prices, and delivery conditions to optimize cost efficiency to support profitability targets.
• Evaluate supplier performance to identify improvement needs or risks to ensure product quality and reliable supply.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenishment exceptions to address shortages or overstock situations to maintain operational stability.
• Collaborate with store teams and the supply chain department to align procurement plans with operational requirements to support smooth store execution.
• Verify product specifications, packaging standards, and compliance requirements to ensure all purchased items meet company guidelines.
• Prepare purchasing reports and cost analyses to provide visibility on procurement performance to support data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Demand planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Panda Retail Company – Savola Group in Riyadh seeks a Buyer to manage product selection, purchasing, and stock availability for Super Store operations. You will analyze sales trends, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate replenishment to ensure product flow, cost efficiency, and quality.

The role requires collaboration with store teams, supply chain, and commercial functions to prevent shortages and enhance sales performance and customer satisfaction.