Computing and Tablets Procurement Manager at Jumia
Our company is part of Rocket Internet, a global and leading incubator of start-ups specialized in e-commerce.
Jumia is expanding its activities in Kenya. To support our development we are currently looking for outstanding candidates interested in entrepreneurship and e-commerce to join us. This is a perfect opportunity to participate to an entrepreneurial adventure that will lead to the future stars of the web universe.
If you want to become an entrepreneur in e-commerce businesses and join one the fastest growing company in the world, please send your resume to: joinus-kenya@jumia.com
Job Description: Computing and Tablets Procurement Manager
Your mission is to source the right products at the right prices and to grow the sales of your categories and your suppliers.
- Handling relationships with current suppliers
- Talking to them every day, becoming friends with them
- Getting weekly promotions from them
- Negotiating weekly our costs, payment terms, etc
- Getting new releases as soon as they have it
- Shortlisting and prioritizing key suppliers
- Finding new suppliers: we have no limits, you can try to source and sell every kind of product
- Monitoring stock levels and planning ahead our purchasing policy
- Having an accurate knowledge of competition: who they are, what prices they have, what products they have.
- Analyzing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends
- Attending trade fairs/events to source new products
- Making monthly sales reports
- Liaising with other teams (both international and local) within the organization to ensure good operations
- Should have performed a similar role for at least two years
- A qualification in Purchasing and supplies
- Excellent computer skills
- Keen interest and knowledge of Electronics
- Proactive, entrepreneurial and hungry
- Result driven
- A unique education in launching and scaling new internet concepts
- Become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world
- An attractive salary package
- An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures
Deadline: 09th May 2014
LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU.THANK YOU