Acado Barbados

PURCHASING SUPERVISOR

Purchasing Supervisor

Acado (Barbados) Limited is a leader in the marketing and distribution of Fast Moving Consumer Goods,
handling a wide range of consumer products and representing leading regional and international brands.
We are focused on building and maintaining an innovative, engaged team culture. The environment is
fast-paced and high-energy and requires a results-oriented professional who thrives on effecting positive
change aligned with dynamic priorities to deliver optimal decision making.

We are seeking to recruit a self-motivated, meticulous candidate to join our team as a Purchasing Supervisor. The candidate’s primary objectives are to ensure that the agreed level and mix of inventory is
consistently available to support the sales requirements of the organization, while achieving set financial
targets for inventory value, inventory turns, stock write offs and cash flow. Manage the team of
Purchasers and Customs Clerks.

Duties

• Managing the operation of the Company’s Customs Department to ensure availability of product to
meet the needs of the internal customers.
• Locating manufacturers, agents or vendors of merchandise for resale, equipment and supplies.
• Ensuring that the Private Bonds and bond records are reviewed.
• Negotiations with suppliers to ensure that the most economical total cost of supply is obtained by the
Company.
• Maintaining sound knowledge of market conditions influencing the availability and supply of
merchandise.
• Collaborative management of supplier relationships and inventories.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Hold a degree in Accounting, Management or Supply Chain Management with at least two years’ work
experience in a similar role.
• Possess strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and build a high
performing team.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Possess excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Have a valid driver’s license and their own transportation.

How to apply:

Applications inclusive of current curriculum vitae should be submitted via email only to Human Resources
at acadobarbadoscareers@acadolimited.com with subject: “Purchasing Supervisor Application”. All
applications must be received by May 06, 2025.

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