Purchasing Analyst - RJ

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Purchasing Analyst with an owner's mindset to optimize costs and ensure delivery excellence, serving as the vital link between suppliers and stores. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic and operational role in supplier negotiation and management. 2. Leadership and hands-on collaboration with the Operations Team. 3. Focus on research, selection, high-level negotiation, and quality control. About the Role: You will be the vital link between our suppliers and store shelves. 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 Selection: Identify and qualify suppliers of food, beverages, and cleaning products, seeking market 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 credibility 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 procurement. * 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 for interacting with diverse stakeholders. * Market Insight: Technical product knowledge (perishable, non-perishable, etc.). * Attitude: Leadership-oriented profile, ready to work on the front line (receiving/inspection) when needed. Requirements: Requirements and Skills: Technology: Advanced Excel proficiency and expertise in procurement software. Behavioral Profile: Organization, dynamism, and excellent communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders. Market Insight: Technical product knowledge (perishable, non-perishable, etc.). Attitude: Leadership-oriented profile, ready to work on the front line (receiving/inspection) when needed.