Age between 22 to 25 years. Please refer to the job advert for further information.
ODEL PLC, a fully owned subsidiary of Softlogic Holdings PLC, is the premier fashion and life style department store brand in the country. With 30 years of expertise in fashion the company revolves around a simple yet winning philosophy: a relentless pursuit for the highest quality products and services across the globe, coupled with a superior customer service that ensure a uniquely memorable shopping experience to the customer. ODEL is the custodian of a range of much-loved home grown Privat labels brands while it also holds the franchise for several leading international high fashion brands.
ODEL Continuously evolves to offer customers new experiences, new brand additions, insightful and fashion savvy campaigns that help keep the brand at the foremost of fashion and lifestyle to both local audiences and tourists who patronize the store
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JOB PROFILE
- Supplier Management: Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on criteria such as quality, reliability, pricing, and delivery timelines. Maintaining positive relationships with suppliers and negotiating contracts and terms of agreements to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
- Purchase Order Processing: Creating and managing purchase order to initiate the procurement process. Verifying purchase requisitions, obtaining necessary approvals, and ensuring timely and accurate issuance of purchase orders to suppliers.
- Inventory Management: Monitoring inventory level and ensuring that adequate stock is maintained to meet operational needs.
- Collaborating with initial stakeholders to determine inventory requirements and optimizing inventory levels to minimize carrying costs.
- Forecasting Demand: Evaluate the relevant consumption levels and place the order with relevant approval process.
- Price Negotiation: Negotiating with suppliers to secure competitive prices for goods and services. Conducting price analysis and cost comparisons to ensure cost effectiveness and value for money.
- Purchase Requisition Review: Reviewing purchase requisitions and assessing their accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Seeking clarifications from requesters when necessary and making adjustments as required.
- Supplier performance evaluation: Evaluating supplier performance based on predefined key performance indicators (KPIs) such as quality, delivery, and responsiveness. Addressing any supplier - related issues or concerns and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Contract Management: Managing contracts with suppliers, including contract renewals, amendments, and terminations. Ensuring that contact terms are adhered to and that the Organization's interests are protected. Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating procurement - related risks, such as supply chain disruptions, quality issues, or regulatory compliance concerns. Developing contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies to minimize the impact of potential risks.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate procurement records, including purchase order, contracts, and supplier information. Generating reports on procurement activities, cost savings and supplier performance for management review.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Age between 22 to 25 years
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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