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If you love a simple lifestyle and have a passion for nature, the outdoors, white beaches, and water sports such as snorkelling, windsurfing, canoeing, and hiking, then this job opportunity is ideal for you!

Our client, a prominent importer and distributor of fresh, frozen, and FMCG products in the Seychelles market, is looking for a Purchasing Manager to join their team.  The Purchasing Manager will oversee all imports via air and sea freight.  The role demands expertise in procurement and supply chain management within warehousing and distribution, particularly in handling FMCG and perishable goods.

The ideal candidate should possess prior team management experience along with a keen eye for detail, efficiency, and the ability to navigate high work volumes effectively 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Procuring goods at competitive prices for the Seychelles market
• Collaborating closely with the company's Business Development Managers to ensure accurate pricing for new goods
• Managing stock turnover rates and minimum order quantities
• Forecasting product demands and lead times
• Handling problem-solving and claims resolution
• Leading and managing the purchasing team 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Procurement Manager in FMCG or perishable goods warehousing and distribution
• Minimum 5 years supply chain management experience
• International work experience
• Proficiency in importation via air and sea freight
• Expertise in perishable products and supply chain management
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with exclusivity, pricing, value chain, and claims processes
• Strong negotiation skills
• Working proficiency in Syspro and Qlik Sense 

Knowledge and Skills:

Desired personality traits include being a team player, motivational leader, numerically minded, analytical, persistent, determined, solution-driven, creative, and dynamic, with a sense of urgency and adherence to deadlines 

Salary:

Market related