Purchasing Supervisor

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) process...