Position: Junior Buyer
Department: Commercial
Reports to: Commercial Director

Job Role Responsibilities:

 Conducting market research, analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions;
 Analyzing past sales data to anticipate trends in consumer buying pattern;
 Collaborating with trading department team to clarify purchase requisitions, identify departmental needs, and refine specifications for future purchase orders;
 Sourcing and selecting new products through catalogs and by attending national and international trade fairs and events;
 Investigating and cultivating new sources for supplies and products;
 Building relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing, terms and conditions;
 Evaluating offers in accordance with company’s import strategy;
 Carrying out complete contract and documentation cycle;
 Processing purchasing transactions according to state and company policies and procedures;
 Solving problems with orders in an efficient and timely manner;
 Assisting visual merchandisers in planning import products layouts in stores to promote key lines;
 Working with advertising department in order to promote imported products;
 Monitoring market changes, competitor prices and products.

Requirements:

 Bachelors’ degree
 Relevant experience
 Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point)
 Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
 Time management and multitasking
 Decision making ability
 Fluency in Azerbaijani and English.

Attributes

 Good team player
 Good with numbers and can be trusted with sensitive information
 Calm, professional attitude and approach work
 Reliable and trustworthy, with the ability to work unsupervised
 Punctual and eager to meet deadlines

Please, send your CV/Resume to hr@azerbaijansupermarket.com with "Junior Buyer " subject.