A company specializing in the import and wholesale distribution of fresh cut flowers, roses, and live plants is seeking an experienced Procurement and Import Officer.
Location: Muscat, Oman
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities:
* Source international growers and suppliers and evaluate quotations.
* Purchase flowers, roses, and live plants according to required varieties, quantities, and quality specifications.
* Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
* Plan purchases based on sales, inventory levels, and seasonal demand to minimize shortages and wastage.
* Calculate landed costs, including freight, customs clearance, and transportation.
* Track purchase orders, shipments, and import doentation, coordinating with freight and customs clearance agents.
* Monitor shipment quality and quantities and resolve shortage and damage claims with suppliers.
* Prepare purchasing, pricing, and supplier performance reports.
How to Apply:
Please submit your updated CV, specifying the countries you have sourced from, your expected salary, and your earliest available joining date.
Application Subject: Flowers & Plants Procurement Officer
Requirements:
* At least 3 years of experience in flower, rose, or plant procurement and imports, preferably in wholesale.
* Knowledge of varieties, quality grades, stem lengths, packaging, seasonality, and storage and cold-chain requirements.
* Experience with international suppliers, preferably in the Netherlands, Kenya, and Ethiopia.
* Strong negotiation and cost-analysis skills.
* Proficiency in English, Excel, and purchasing and inventory systems.
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