Assistant Purchasing Manager

About the job

In this position, you will oversee procurement activities and inventory planning to ensure timely product availability and seamless supply chain workflows.

• Manage day‑time procurement operations and negotiate commercial terms with vendors to achieve cost efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels, par levels, and reorder controls to prevent stock shortages or excess accumulation.
• Collaborate with sales and warehouse departments to align on demand forecasting and stock requirements.
• Coordinate import processes and review shipping documentation to track shipments from order placement to arrival.
• Analyse purchasing expenditures and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and process improvements.

Skills and experience required

• Prior experience in procurement, supply chain tracking, or inventory control, preferably within the consumer goods or distribution sector. FMCG or F&B ...