Procurement Analyst

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Job Summary: Responsible for acquiring products for resale, negotiating with suppliers, and optimizing commercial outcomes. Key Highlights: 1. Negotiating with suppliers to optimize cost-effectiveness 2. Analyzing sales trends and consumer behavior patterns 3. Managing procurement budgets and controlling costs Description: Responsible for acquiring products intended for resale in stores, ensuring the variety, quality, and quantity required to meet customer demand and optimize commercial results. This professional negotiates with suppliers, monitors inventory levels, and coordinates procurement activities to guarantee continuous product availability while adhering to budgetary constraints and agreed delivery timelines. Responsibilities and Duties · Procure products for resale in supermarket stores—including food, beverages, cleaning supplies, and household essentials—always aligning purchase decisions with sales demand and the company’s commercial strategies. · Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions with suppliers, consistently aiming to optimize cost\-effectiveness and secure the best possible terms for the company. · Monitor inventory levels and product turnover rates, placing replenishment orders as needed to prevent both stockouts and overstocking of slow-moving items. · Study sales trends and customer consumption patterns to adjust procurement plans and ensure high-demand products remain continuously available on shelves. · Organize and manage product categories, ensuring the store offers a balanced and appealing assortment aligned with consumer needs and marketing strategies. · Anticipate seasonal procurement needs—such as products for festive occasions (Christmas, Easter, etc.), promotions, and special campaigns—to guarantee adequate availability of these items. · Oversee product receipt, verifying compliance with required quality standards and adherence to agreed delivery timelines with suppliers. · Manage the procurement budget, analyzing and controlling acquisition costs, and continually seeking alternatives to reduce expenses without compromising product quality. · Monitor competitors and market changes to identify new product or supplier opportunities that can enhance the supermarket’s product assortment. · Ensure all procurement-related documentation (purchase orders, quotations, contracts, invoices) is properly organized and complies with internal company policies and tax regulations. · Maintain, preserve, clean, and safeguard equipment, instruments, tools, and workspaces specific to the role. · Perform duties associated with the position in alignment with the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values. · Comply with the company’s occupational safety regulations, using required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and collective protective equipment, ensuring personal physical integrity and that of all colleagues. Requirements and Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Economics, Logistics, or related fields; * Solid experience in procurement/supply chain; * Experience handling quotations, contracts, and purchase orders; * Strong analytical and organizational skills; * Negotiation-oriented and communicative profile. 2512250202491934682