Job Summary

The Purchasing Manager keeps on top of Ideal Market supply needs. Seeks out high-quality goods and negotiates reasonable prices on orders. Establishing strong sense of communication with team members and executives. Oversees a team of purchasing agents. This person works and report to Kaki Brothers Management and use Campo Rico as a hub for the purchases.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

·Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for products

·Control purchasing department budgets

·Review quality of purchased products

·Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies

·Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to Ideal Market policy

·Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future products availability

·Prepare reports regarding Ideal Market conditions and merchandise costs

·Continuously comparison shops and negotiates to make sure Ideal Market gets the best possible prices on needed products

·Forecasts demand for certain products and makes orders accordingly

·Check inventory, tracks how inventory is used, and adjusts purchasing habits in accord with apparent trends

·Track orders and ensure timely delivery

·Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed

·Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices

·Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

·Assess, manage, and mitigate risks

·Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers

·Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses

·Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage

·Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues

·Make sure gross margin is accurate at Ideal Market’s stores

Required Qualifications

·1 - 2 years of experience as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Agent or similar role

·Must possess math and computer skills

·Must be eligible to work in the United States

·Highly Organized