The Central Buyer is responsible for planning, sourcing, and managing the procurement of merchandise categories to ensure continuous product availability, competitive pricing, and optimal inventory levels, supporting sales growth and margin targets.

Key Accountability: 

• Ensure continuous availability of assigned product categories by forecasting demand, planning purchase orders, and coordinating with suppliers and logistics teams.
• Achieve margin and cost targets by negotiating prices, commercial terms, rebates, and payment conditions with approved suppliers.
• Optimize inventory levels by analyzing sales trends, stock turnover, lead times, and promotional plans to minimize out-of-stocks and overstock situations.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships by conducting regular performance reviews, resolving supply issues, and identifying alternative or new suppliers when required.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards by sourcing products that meet company policies and food safety regulations.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity by conducting market analysis to recommend new products, range optimization, or pricing adjustments.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data by updating systems, contracts, price files, and forecasts in accordance with internal controls and procedures.