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- Conducting product research, sourcing products; evaluating and reviewing product quality.
- Researching potential vendors and sourcing new suppliers and vendors.
- Creates purchase orders, ensuring relevant procurement procedures have been applied and all supporting documentation is attached and recorded.
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
- Develop cost control plans and working within set budgets.
- Negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts/deals, ensuring reasonable terms for pricing and supply.
- Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses.
- Performing inventory inspections and reordering supplies and stock as necessary.
- Conducting market research to keep abreast of emerging trends and business opportunities.
- Working with the warehouse team to ensure storage requirements are met.
- Ensuring statutory compliance with relevant regulators.
- Carry out other procurement related activities as assigned by the Line Manager.
- Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma.
- Relevant professional qualification or certification is a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years working experience in an FMCG retail company as a purchasing officer or a similar.
- Great negotiation skills with the ability to get the best pricing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Tech Savvy and Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
- Good organization and innovation skills.
- Excellent knowledge of vendor sourcing practices researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors.
- Proficiency in the use of purchasing and order management software.
- Ability to multitask and perform under tight deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong Interpersonal and public relations skills.
- Solid knowledge of market research techniques.
- Ability to identify business opportunities to drive growth and profitability.
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures.
Purchasing Officer - Lagos, Nigeria - MINISO Lifestyle Nigeria Limited
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