Junior Buyer

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities for Junior Buyer Job in Malta

• 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.
• 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.
• Sign and improve contractual conditions with suppliers.
• Review stock levels and order products.
• Plan for payment and delivery.
• Prepare reports and present them to senior management.
• Include sustainability both in category management and in the sourcing process.

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions for Junior Buyer Job in Malta

• 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 – Purchasing Executive, Assistant Buyer, Junior Buyer, Category Buyer, Buyer etc
• 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

• 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 market needs
• Written and verbal communication skills in Maltese and English
• IT skills
• Numerical skills
• Organisational, 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 with an entrepreneurial mindset • Attention to detail • Confidence, flexibility and perseverance
• Any experience in product development/design would be helpful

Terms for Junior Buyer Job in Malta

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