Buyer (FMCG) Vacancy at Coinbox Limited

Position Title: Buyer (FMCG).

Job Station: Lagos State.

INTRODUCTION :-

Buyer (FMCG) job opportunity is available at Coinbox Limited for individuals who possess degree holder in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply or related field.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• Lead Brand development and execution of annual marketing activation plans that drives achievement of business objectives
• Devise strategies for the generation of business information that can aid the company’s growth plan.
• Grow the FMCG business of the company.
• Devise strategies for the generation of business information that can aid the company’s growth plan.
• Lead tracking of business on a monthly basis to assess progress vs. plan and recommend adjustments as appropriate
• Develop and apply in-depth understanding of consumer insights to advance the business
• Lead cross-functional teams in order to execute brand initiatives leading multiple projects and teams to achieve results
• Prospect for new clients
• Manage budget and monitor spend against planned objectives
• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terns
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organizational partnerships
• Forecast prices and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis as well as benchmarking
• Partner with reliable stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
• Determine quantity, quality and timing of all deliverables
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
• Expect unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements thereby curtailing spending and building a culture of long-term savings on procurement cost

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, out of which 3 years must be in FMCG sector
• First degree holder in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply or related field
• MBA/Professional certification is added advantage
• Experience in collecting and analysing data
• Talent in negotiation, sourcing and procurement techniques
• Good knowledge of suppliers and dexterity in “reading” the market
• Aptitude in decision making and numeracy skills
• Must be able to build a network of suppliers and stakeholders
• Self driven with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Occasional travel.

REMUNERATION :-

Attractive.

Apply Before :-

23rd March, 2020.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@coinboxlimited.com.ng using “Buyer (FMCG)” as the subject of the email.