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  • Posted: Apr 15, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • We at Ellahi Consulting, are committed to deliver sound conceptual thinking and excellent customer centric results from design through to delivery and post implementation support, as fit-for-purpose and practical solutions are important to us. We offer over 20 years of experience within the recruitment, talent management and organisation development domain. ...
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    Seafood Buyer

    Job Purpose

    • The company is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Seafood Buyer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing quality seafood products, negotiating favorable terms, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and ensuring accurate procurement reporting.
    • This role demands a deep understanding of the seafood market, excellent stakeholder communication, and strong business insight.

    Minimum Requirements

    • Matric or equivalent (required)
    • Minimum 3 years of experience in buying, sourcing, supplier management, and order management
    • Proven knowledge of the local and Namibian seafood market, seafood suppliers, industry standards, and quality control (advantageous)
    • Additional certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Logistics (advantageous)
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with SAP Business One or similar ERP systems is an advantage

    Key Skills & Attributes

    • Excellent negotiation, networking, and relationship-building abilities
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a critical and proactive mindset
    • High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Able to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team
    • Strong time management skills with a sense of urgency
    • Resourceful, energetic, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
    • Capable of delivering against KPI targets and evolving business requirements

    Key Responsibilities

    Sourcing of Goods

    • Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with current ones
    • Conduct ongoing market research on pricing, seasonal trends, and regulatory developments
    • Develop sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and lead times
    • Manage inventory levels relative to forecasts and stock requirements
    • Coordinate procurement transactions between suppliers, logistics, operations, sales, QA, and finance
    • Explore opportunities to expand the company’s product offering

    Negotiation

    • Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements with suppliers
    • Ensure contracts are compliant with internal policies
    • Resolve supplier issues related to quality, pricing, or service delivery, securing favorable outcomes for the business

    Supplier Relations

    • Maintain and build relationships with seafood suppliers
    • Provide forecasts and monitor supplier performance where applicable
    • Collaborate with senior management and sales on category planning and new product opportunities
    • Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive improvements
    • Promote compliance with quality and sustainability standards

    Reporting

    • Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier performance, and pricing
    • Provide regular procurement activity reports to senior management
    • Analyze market intelligence and generate insights or recommendations for strategic decision-making
    • Proactively identify and escalate risks or obstacles

     

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    Interested and qualified? Go to Ellahi Consulting on ellahi.simplify.hr to apply

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