Buyer – Nursery
Job Location : Kuwait
Key Responsibilities:
• Build and manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with our organization's terms and conditions.
• Determine the quality of product and procure those quality materials at the best possible prices and terms.
• Source and identify new vendors for quality products to introduce new products in the market.
• Work with project managers to understand contract requirements and arrange necessary items from local or international sources at competitive prices.
• Collaborate with sales managers and sales engineers to understand market requirements, competitor's products and prices, and market trends.
• Travel to industry trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences to find new sources, negotiate better prices and contracts, see product quality, and discuss industry developments.
Candidate Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar field.
• Degree in horticulture, agriculture, or botany preferred.
• Advanced knowledge about ornamental plants and complete ranges of products related to horticulture, landscape, irrigation, and garden center.
• Horticultural knowledge, commercial awareness, enthusiasm, and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain business confidentiality and protect proprietary procedures and data.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid driver's license.