Central Buyer Supermarket

Lulu International Group

Key Accountabilities:

• 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.

• Bachelor s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of buying or procurement experience in a retail or FMCG category.
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data.
• Knowledge of retail buying, FMCG categories, and supplier markets.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.