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Role:
The main role is to purchase a variety of stationery and office equipment at a portfolio of suppliers assigned to you and to develop new trade relations. You will report to the Purchasing Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Define procurement strategies based on analysis of demand, the capacity of suppliers, market constraints, supply risks, taking into account short and long- term benefits;
- Preparing and processing purchase orders, following up and solving any issues relating to these orders;
- Negotiate and maintain prices in line with the agreed acquisition conditions;
- Visit existing suppliers and build and main good relationships with them;
- Corresponding via e-mail/phone with suppliers and internal departments regarding the status of open orders;
- Market research with the purpose of finding new partners, in order to develop the suppliers portfolio;
- Initiating the first contact with potential suppliers;
- Tracking and optimizing the acquisition process, thus respecting the conditions imposed;
- Creating and updating supplier files in the database for ensuring that the information is correct and for facilitating future prospects;
- Participating in conferences, presentations, professional specific fairs in order to promote the company’s activity and to detect new potential partners;
- Preparing regular reports and analysis;
- Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities;
- Continually keeps abreast of regulations, laws and market conditions that might affect pricing and availability of commodities;
- Supporting the Sales Department with quotations for tenders;
- Work with Marketing for new projects/product innovations to identify trends.
We are looking for a dynamic, proactive and autonomous individual with the following profile:
- Advanced English skills, both verbal and written. Knowledge of other languages is an asset;
- 5+ years experience in acquisitions (Europe and Asia markets);
- Experience in stationery and office equipment field would be a big advantage;
- High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (especially MS Word and MS Excel);
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to set priorities easily;
- An analytical mindset with an eye for detail – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;
- Ability to cope with the pressure and working under tight deadlines;
- Excellent communication & negotiation skills;
- Good interpersonal skills and collaborative way of working;
- Knowledge of legal aspects of purchasing;
- Disponibility to travel internationally (30% of working time).
AUSTRAL TRADE este un lider pe piaţa importului, producţiei şi distribuţiei de articole de birotică şi papetărie, astfel incat, de peste 19 ani, „Stii pe ce te bazezi!”.
Politica noastră de parteneriat cu furnizori de renume pe plan internaţional, majoritatea producători, este cel mai bun mod de a oferi clientilor nostri cele mai bune şi mai noi produse, n exclusivitate.
Specificul activitatii noastre este de vanzare business to business (direct catre birourile companiilor), oferind solutii pentru birou clientilor nostri si oferindu-le consultanta pentru eficientizarea activitatii lor. Astfel, ne dorim ca in echipa noastra de vanzari sa avem consultanti activi, care sa ofere clientilor nostri solutiile potrivite si, in acest fel, sa dezvoltam parteneriate de succes.
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