Head of Purchasing and Sourcing

Position Summary

• The Head of Purchasing will manage the buying team which plays a vital part in sourcing, negotiating, and delivering the best goods at optimum prices to our clients within our Home Improvement retail network.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities for Head of Purchasing and Sourcing Job in Malta

• The primary focus of the head of purchasing position is to effectively manage and develop our diverse purchasing team
• Allocate project work to Buying Managers based on workload and skill set
• Manage all aspects of the team including appraisals, setting KPI’s according to the top management’s directions, recruitment and trainings.
• Category management and assortment building and optimization.
• Understand consumer trends to plan a strategy in line with market requirements.
• Sourcing the best products, locally and internationally.
• Include sustainability both in category management and in the sourcing process.
• Review current and develop new robust processes and procedures.
• Present Team Structure and Budgets for the next Financial Year (turnover, mark-up, stocks, rebates) and make sure to keep on track.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Issue tenders (RFI/RFQ) and carry out the evaluation process.
• Negotiate prices as well as contract terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Develop rebate plans.
• Develop and support all the promotional activity settled by/with marketing department.
• Sign and improve contractual conditions with suppliers.
• Review stock levels and order products. Follow-up on Logistics.
• Plan for payment and delivery.
• Make sure that the sourced items have the requested quality and certifications as per group policy.
• Prepare reports and present them to senior management.

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions 

• Work in office on a full-time basis, occasionally spending time in warehouses, stores, competition visits and fairs.

Education & Licenses Required

• Experience in a similar role – Head of Purchasing / Purchasing Lead -preferably in retail.
• Experience working in a product and consumer-focused business, (preferably DIY or home improvement retailers – but not mandatory)
• Requires a university degree (qualification at MQF Level 4 or higher) in relevant areas including procurement, business administration, sales and marketing, management, or commerce.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Qualities/ Tools & Equipment used in this position

Is expected to have:

• An understanding of the retail industry the organisation is operating in
• Knowledge of the products and/or services available on the market
• Knowledge of competitors’ activities and pricing strategies
• Commercial and business awareness
• Financial skills
• Analytical skills
• The ability to adapt to different client needs
• Leadership skills
• Written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably also Maltese • IT skills • Numerical skills
• Organisational skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Time management skills and the ability to cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and network successfully
• The ability to build long-lasting business relationships.
• A results-driven approach
• An entrepreneurial mindset
• Attention to detail
• Business acumen
• Confidence
• Constructive attitude
• Flexibility
• Perseverance

Terms

• Free Joining tickets
• Work Permit provided
• Medical Insurance provided
• VFS expenses in India on candidates