Vacancy: Purchasing
Associate - Intern
ShopIT is an E-Commerce company headquartered in
Nairobi.
We are looking to bring on board an ambitious purchasing associate intern to help us take our offering to the next level.
We are looking to bring on board an ambitious purchasing associate intern to help us take our offering to the next level.
The candidate shall:
- Work closely with the electronics unit
manager, marketing and customer service to formulate and execute
strategies for the business unit across all marketing channels
- Be responsible for maximizing revenue,
ensuring that business lines are merchandised optimally.
- Identify product vendors, negotiate for best
prices and ensure to ensure purchases are executed effectively.
- Have good judgment and wisdom in negotiations,
projections, and communication.
- Recommend new products and product lines.
- Manage vendor relationships.
- Be able to multi-task and be an effective
problem solver.
- Carry out regular price reviews.
- Deal with warranty-related issues.
- Carry out all other assigned tasks by the unit
manager.
Essential Training, Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate should:
The ideal candidate should:
- Have at least a diploma in
purchasing/procurement, supply management or a related field.
- Have demonstrable entrepreneurial, negotiating
and financial skills.
- Have excellent communication skills, both
written and verbal.
- Have excellent business / commercial and
analytical skills.
- Be an advanced computer and internet user.
- Have confidence in their own judgment &
decision making when faced with ambiguity.
- Have exceptional organization and attention to
detail
- Have good people skills and be able to easily
establish a rapport with a wide variety of people from diverse
backgrounds.
- Be prepared to work irregular and long hours.
- Be hard-working and dedicated to the role and
have ability to work well under pressure.
NB: Past experience in retail or purchasing will be an
added advantage.
How to Apply
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Your applications profile (upload) must include the following:
- Telephone contacts for at least 3 referees.
- Include your expected remuneration.
- MBTI Personality