Junior Procurement Specialist

About Alpi Investment:

Alpi Investment Ltd. is a company with a wide range of activities that incorporate amongst others multi-channel online sales and marketing, B2C and B2B international trade with presence on 4 continents and various markets, manufacturing of organic and sustainable natural products.

Amongst others, Alpi Investment is the largest Amazon FBA seller in Bulgaria. To expand our business operations, we are looking for an ambitious, smart and energetic person that will be willing to take on a wide range of responsibilities and develop professionally. The role is part of the "Business Development" team of the company. Focus of the role is to support the Product Procurement process - the coordination of orders and deliveries, the development and maintenance of supplier relationships, and the identification and analysis of new market opportunities.

Main responsibilities

• Compile and verify Purchase Orders and Purchase Requisitions
• Maintain the accuracy of Purchase Order information - ship dates, quantities, and item costs
• Coordinate day-to-day communication with suppliers - place orders, track on backorders, update suppliers of changes in demand, volume, or delivery schedules, as well as resolve any problems using relevant soft skills
• Prepare forecasts and plan purchases of necessary quantities accordingly
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns
• Document and follow up on all purchasing inquiries, issues and transactions
• Respond to queries from partners or suppliers
• Research and identify prospective suppliers
• Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and conditions with new and existing suppliers
• Collect offers and compile a competitive analysis of cost, quality, capacity and delivery conditions

Qualifications & Skills:

• University degree
• Excellent computer literacy - MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent written and spoken English and Bulgarian
• Proactive, result-oriented, persistent, and communicative individual
• Good communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Have a problem-solving, can-do attitude
• Ability to deliver results and handle confidential information

Advantages:

• Experience in e-commerce or the food industry
• Experience with ERP systems
• German, French, Italian or other foreign languages

We offer:

• Full time employment
• Diverse, dynamic work that develops your professional and social skills
• An attractive remuneration package including fixed and variable compensation and extensive benefits package (social package including additional health insurance, food vouchers, Multisport)
• Close interaction with company Founders
• Detailed onboarding and in-depth training
• Use your passion to make an impact and unleash your career with a purpose
• Office space located at the heart of Sofia
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for remote/hybrid work
• Further training opportunities