Buyer

Job Description
Our Client is a large organisation with a specific division specialising in the provision of DIY and home improvement products from their large retail store in Central Malta. Buyers are now required to purchase high quality sustainable goods for resale. 

Responsibilities include:

• Category management;
• Understanding consumer trends;
• Sourcing suppliers and products both locally and internationally;
• Developing and maintaining constructive relationships with new and existing suppliers;
• Assisting with tenders;
• Negotiating prices, delivery terms and payment terms with suppliers;
• Working with the warehousing and logistics department to review stock levels and order products.

Applicants will:

• Have experience in a similar role, preferably within a DIY / Home Improvement retail environment;
• Be qualified to degree level in relevant subject;
• Possess excellent in written and spoken English;
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation skills.

*Our Client offers the opportunity for Buyers with a range of experience levels to join their busy, enthusiastic team. 

Ably Resources Limited: 
At Ably Resources we provide the best available talent within various sectors on Malta.  Whether it's the placement of one individual or the mobilisation of a whole project team, we can guarantee you a professional and highly skilled response to your requirements. Our aim is to deliver the best possible solutions, so we will make sure we fully understand the nature of your work-scope, the key issues and the complexities. We will then strive to meet your needs as quickly, and as cost-effectively, as possible. We can provide staff at all levels, from skilled trades to any office support staff, middle and senior management and director level across many disciplines. We're based in Glasgow, with a satellite office in Malta but we have absolutely no geographical restrictions. Nor do we have any restrictions on our client-base, which currently ranges from small independent firms to global multi-nationals. We deliver complete recruitment solutions from advertising, sourcing, shortlisting, selection and full candidate back-up. In addition, we offer security and medical screening, credential verification and referencing. Through innovative web-based attraction and recruitment solutions combined with our extensive database and contact pool, we are confident in delivering a quality choice. Ably Resources ambitious aims are to deliver recruitment services to its clients wherever and whenever their requirement arise.