FMCG Buyer

• Develop and implement procurement strategies tailored to specific international and domestic markets.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, reliability, and capacity.
• Negotiate favourable trading terms (contracts, pricing, payment terms, and rebate agreements).
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor products, and price movements to ensure best value for the business.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and monthly meetings with strategic vendors.
• Onboard new suppliers, ensuring full documentation (COAs, ISO, Halal/Kosher certifications, etc.) is collected and managed.
• Actively build and support smaller suppliers to grow their capability and capacity.

• Liaise with Business Development Managers (BDMs), Export Controllers (ECs), and Marketing to align on product, supplier, brand, SKU, strategy, with market requirements.
• Collaborate on catalogues, POS material, and promotional planning for export markets.
• Assist with forecasts and ensure alignment between procurement planning and business development initiatives.
• Work closely with Purchasing team for supply chain.

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and international trade laws.
• Work with the compliance team to maintain up-to-date documentation and mitigate risks.
• Address and resolve any supplier performance issues and manage procurement-related risks such as FX, supply disruptions, or political instability.

• Track and analyse procurement costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Support finance with claims processing and pricing-related reconciliations.
• Prepare procurement reports, purchasing, supplier performance reviews, budgets, forecasting and cost-saving initiatives.

• Maintain and update product listings and delisting's.
• Handle new product innovations, discontinuations, and catalogue requests.
• Manage internal queries from Business Development Manager and Export Coordinators.
• Review and approve price lists and Distribution Centre pricing.
• Upload pricing, documents, and maintain supplier data.
• Participate in internal meetings and maintain detailed meeting minutes.

• +5 years proven experience in FMCG procurement.
• Experienced in international procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Required Software Proficiencies: Knowledge of at least one major ERP and advanced Excel.

• Matric and BCom (Bachelor of Commerce) with majors in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Economics or similar.

• Strategic thinking, commercial acumen, market awareness.
• Supplier relationship management. Cross-functional collaboration.
• Time management. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

• Risk management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.

Indian Ocean Export Company