Purchasing Analyst - MG

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Job Summary: We are seeking a strategic and operational Purchasing Analyst with an owner's mindset to optimize costs, ensure supply continuity, and deliver excellence to our stores. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic and operational role as the key link between suppliers and stores. 2. High-level negotiation and end-to-end purchase order management. 3. Frontline leadership and data analysis for optimization. About the Role: You will be the fundamental link between our suppliers and the shelves of our stores. We seek a professional who not only negotiates but also possesses an owner's mindset—ensuring continuous supply, cost optimization, and delivery excellence. At WIZMART, the Purchasing Analyst plays both a strategic and operational role. Your Responsibilities: * Research and Supplier Selection: Identify and qualify suppliers of food, beverages, and cleaning products, identifying trends and cost reduction opportunities. * High-Level Negotiation: Secure optimal pricing, payment terms, and quality standards. * Purchase Order Management: Full control from purchase order issuance through delivery tracking. * Quality Control: Ensure manufacturer integrity and manage merchandise returns. * Leadership and Operations: Work side-by-side with the Operations and Loss Prevention teams, leading the receiving and sorting processes to ensure qualified purchases. * Data Analysis: Monitor purchasing KPIs and update price lists. Requirements and Skills: * Technology: Advanced Excel proficiency and expertise in procurement software. * Behavioral Profile: Organization, dynamism, and excellent communication skills to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders. * Market Insight: Technical product knowledge (perishables, non-perishables, etc.). * Attitude: Leadership-oriented profile, ready to work on the frontline (receiving/inspection) when required. Requirements: Requirements and Skills: Technology: Advanced Excel proficiency and expertise in procurement software. Behavioral Profile: Organization, dynamism, and excellent communication skills to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders. Market Insight: Technical product knowledge (perishables, non-perishables, etc.). Attitude: Leadership-oriented profile, ready to work on the frontline (receiving/inspection) when required.