Buying Head (FMCG)

About This Role

The Buying Head leads the procurement and buying function across all assigned categories. This role is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management, inventory optimization, category profitability, and overall performance of assigned categories. The Buying Head ensures timely submission of purchase, sales, and profit reports to the Divisional Director and drives growth, margin improvement, cost efficiency, and other income generation through supplier incentives, trade deals, and promotional support while maintaining compliance with legal and ethical sourcing standards. The role also involves managing Business Development Agreements (BDA), handling local and international purchases, conducting market surveys, store visits, and coordinating with store managers and store buyers. The role leverages tools like Power BI for data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Category & Product Management

Supplier & Sourcing Management

Market Surveys, Store Visits & Store Coordination

Promotions, Marketing & Other Income Generation

Reporting & Analytics

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Compliance & Ethical Standards

Qualifications

· Proven experience in buying, procurement, or sourcing in retail or wholesale organizations.

· Strong negotiation skills with a record of achieving cost savings, favorable supplier terms, and other income generation.

· In-depth knowledge of category management, inventory control, stock turnover, and product assortment.

· Excellent understanding of category GP, NP, GMROI, and profitability metrics.

· Knowledge of BDA management, local and international purchasing, supplier negotiation, and trade deals.

· Ability to analyze growth/de-growth trends, ageing reports, nil-sale, and category performance.

· Experience conducting market surveys, store visits, and coordinating with store managers and buyers.

· Proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft Office for reporting and analytics.

· Strong leadership, team development, and retention skills.

· Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

if you fit in this send your resume to info@gnsbusiness.com or Whatsapp +968 76269238

Job Type: Full-time