Retail Buyer at FastFast

FastFast is an online store revolutionising the way people shop – fast and in style. Our aim is to revolutionise the way people shop for groceries and household essentials by delivering their favourite items in under 30 minutes. We are committed to selecting only the best products for you – just as if they were carefully picked and packed by you.

We source all products ourselves and bring them straight to your door, so you don’t have to worry about quality or receiving the wrong items. Giving us the opportunity to reduce the footprint and reach always fresh directly to your door in less than 30 minutes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Retail Buyer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

The Role 

• We seek to fill the role of Retail Buyer for our online store that aims to revolutionise how people shop.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for the sourcing, supply and inventory management of FMCG products in assigned categories.
• Successful candidates will be working with the Product Sourcing Lead to ensure that our inventory is always optimized.

 Key Responsibilities  

• Identify and source high turnover products, procuring at optimal cost consistently.
• Manage stock levels to minimize waste to an absolute minimum.
• Evaluate supplier options according to price and quality to identify the best choice.
• Ensure the timely delivery of products in compliance with the agreed SLAs.
• Forge and maintain trust relationships with suppliers for mutual growth.
• Identify and manage risks within the supply chain.
• Analyse market trends to make insightful buying decisions.

 Requirements 

• Minimum of 3 years as a buyer, procurement specialist or a category manager in a leading supermarket/e-commerce platform.
• Good knowledge of different brands, manufacturers, and distributors.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Critical thinking, analytical, numerical skills.
• Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting.
• Proficiency in Office 365.

Deadline: 8th January, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Info@fastfast.africa using the Job Title as the subject of the email.