FMCG Purchase Manager
WH SMITH
Total years of experience :15 years, 4 Months
Developing and executing strategic sourcing plans to meet the unique demands of travel retail, balancing factors such as portability, shelf life, and regulatory compliance.
Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with suppliers and distributors.
Skilled in sourcing high-quality fresh food products and developing private-label offerings to meet consumer demand and drive profitability.
Cross-functional with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives and exceed targets.
Assisted a team of Four procurement specialists in developing and executing procurement strategies for the fresh food category.
Supported team in supplier negotiations, contract management, and category planning.
Managed a portfolio of suppliers, conducting negotiations to secure favorable terms, pricing, and quality standards while ensuring continuity of supply.
Tracked market trends and identified new sourcing opportunities to improve product selection and regional offerings.
Involved in Export and Import with International market vendors.
Analyzed daily sales revenue to do the Forecasting plan based on seasonality.
Provided administrative support to the Buying & Merchandising Manager, including data entry, purchase order processing, and vendor communication.
Supported the development and execution of promotional campaigns, markdown strategies, and seasonal events.
Conducted competitive analysis and market research to track competitor activities, pricing trends, and emerging consumer preferences.
Collaborated closely with store managers to gather feedback on product performance, and inventory needs, leveraging insights to inform purchasing decisions and merchandising strategies.
Conducted performance evaluations of vendors, addressing issues related to product availability, quality, and service levels to optimize supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Acted as a liaison between buying & merchandising teams and store operations to ensure seamless coordination of product assortment and inventory management.
Participated in supply chain planning meetings to address operational challenges as well as store-level stock availability discrepancies.
Supported sourcing activities, including vendor evaluation, product selection, and negotiation, to ensure cost-effective procurement of high-quality fresh food products.