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Supermarket Buyer
2026-05-11T09:45:37+00:00
Shopwise
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FULL_TIME
Lilongwe
Lilongwe
10101
Malawi
Retail
Sales & Retail, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics
MWK
MONTH
2026-05-15T17:00:00+00:00
8

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Supermarket Buyer to manage product sourcing, supplier relationships, and stock purchasing for our supermarket operations. The ideal candidate will ensure the availability of quality products at competitive prices while maintaining optimal inventory levels and maximizing profitability.

WE ARE HIRING!

SUPERMARKET BUYER

Key Responsibilities

  • Source and purchase supermarket products from local and international suppliers
  • Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier contracts
  • Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment
  • Analyse sales trends and customer demand to support purchasing decisions
  • Ensure timely delivery of products and resolve supply issues
  • Identify new products and market opportunities
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors
  • Work closely with inventory, finance, and store operations teams
  • Monitor product quality, pricing, and competitor activity
  • Prepare purchasing reports and forecasts

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
  • Proven experience in retail purchasing or supermarket buying is an advantage
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Good understanding of inventory management and supply chain operations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory systems
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)
  • Knowledge of local supplier networks and wholesale markets
  • Familiarity with retail ERP or stock management systems

Our Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Dynamic and professional work environment
  • Staff training and development
  • Source and purchase supermarket products from local and international suppliers
  • Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier contracts
  • Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment
  • Analyse sales trends and customer demand to support purchasing decisions
  • Ensure timely delivery of products and resolve supply issues
  • Identify new products and market opportunities
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors
  • Work closely with inventory, finance, and store operations teams
  • Monitor product quality, pricing, and competitor activity
  • Prepare purchasing reports and forecasts
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Good understanding of inventory management and supply chain operations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory systems
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
  • Proven experience in retail purchasing or supermarket buying is an advantage
  • Experience with FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)
  • Knowledge of local supplier networks and wholesale markets
  • Familiarity with retail ERP or stock management systems
bachelor degree
24
JOB-6a01a541756b5

Vacancy title:
Supermarket Buyer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Retail, Category: Sales & Retail, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Shopwise

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 15 2026

Duty Station:
Lilongwe | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Supermarket Buyer to manage product sourcing, supplier relationships, and stock purchasing for our supermarket operations. The ideal candidate will ensure the availability of quality products at competitive prices while maintaining optimal inventory levels and maximizing profitability.

WE ARE HIRING!

SUPERMARKET BUYER

Key Responsibilities

  • Source and purchase supermarket products from local and international suppliers
  • Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier contracts
  • Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment
  • Analyse sales trends and customer demand to support purchasing decisions
  • Ensure timely delivery of products and resolve supply issues
  • Identify new products and market opportunities
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors
  • Work closely with inventory, finance, and store operations teams
  • Monitor product quality, pricing, and competitor activity
  • Prepare purchasing reports and forecasts

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
  • Proven experience in retail purchasing or supermarket buying is an advantage
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Good understanding of inventory management and supply chain operations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory systems
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)
  • Knowledge of local supplier networks and wholesale markets
  • Familiarity with retail ERP or stock management systems

Our Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Dynamic and professional work environment
  • Staff training and development

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Deadline: 15.05.2026

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Job Info
Job Category: Sales jobs in Malawi
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, May 15 2026
Duty Station: Lilongwe | Lilongwe
Posted: 11-05-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 11-05-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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