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Deadline: 6 days

Job Type: Permanent

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring an adequate supply of Health and Beauty products to BGA, Ltd. from the most effective source, balancing price with reliability and sustainability of supply. The successful applicant will also be responsible for inventory management. SPECIFIC TASKS AND DUTIES: Reviewing sales, projecting demand and placing purchase orders on vendors; Reviewing order quantities; Negotiation of best possible price and freight rates; Maintaining budgeted gross margin for lines responsible; Receiving invoices, matching and costing product/freight and notifying suppliers of discrepancies; Complying with budgeted inventory levels, service levels and turnovers; Tracing delayed shipments with suppliers and forwarders; Meeting with supplier respresentatives on their visits; Approving invoice matching; Costing goods and maintaining gross margins; Examining and determining the brands and number of items to be handled; Setting up new items; Ensuring that supplier credits are received; Preparing price comparisons with competitive brands, informing Sales and Marketing of special offers and programs; Maintaining item masterfile for lines responsible; Monitoring competitive activities and identifying possible new suppliers; Assisting Purchasing Manager with other job-related tasks.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years experience with controllables or in a purchasing role or comparable field is required. Working knowledge of the wholesale industry and/or wholesale products Working knowledge of vendors and purveyors both locally and overseas Strong interpersonal skills with a professional telephone manner Proven ability to solve problems and "trouble-shoot" Familiarity with relevant AS400/BASE modules Ability to prioritize and share tasks within a team Flexible approach to departmental tasks Ability to work in a deadline-oriented role

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