Buyer

About the Role

The company "ორი ნაბიჯი" is seeking to fill the position of Buyer. The key objective of this role is to efficiently manage the procurement process aligned with the company's assortment and commercial needs, while securing the most favorable commercial terms through effective supplier collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market and supplier analysis including monitoring local market prices and trends;
• Identify and evaluate new and alternative suppliers;
• Perform comparative analysis of received proposals;
• Engage in commercial negotiations with suppliers focusing on prices and other significant terms;
• Achieve advantageous terms that align with company interests;
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement conditions and optimize expenses;
• Develop and maintain effective, long-term relationships with current and potential suppliers;
• Monitor agreed terms and evaluate partnership effectiveness;
• Timely management of any supplier-related issues.

Success Metrics

• Obtaining competitive purchasing terms;
• Enhancement of procurement conditions and cost efficiency;
• Development of a strong and competitive supplier base;
• Effective collaboration with suppliers;
• Supporting stable product supply;
• Timely and quality management of the procurement process.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Higher education preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or related fields;
• At least 3 years of experience in procurement, category management, key account management, or similar commercial roles;
• Proven practical experience in supplier negotiations;
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel;
• Working knowledge of English and Russian languages at minimum B2 level.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in FMCG or retail sectors considered an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Commercial mindset to evaluate decisions based on price, terms, and business impact;
• Negotiation skills to secure favorable conditions while maintaining professional and partnership relations;
• Analytical thinking for market, price, and proposal analysis using data-driven decision-making;
• Result-oriented approach taking responsibility for achieving specific commercial targets;
• Reliability and integrity by acting in accordance with company interests and agreed rules.