ShopIT
(www.shopit.co.ke) is an E-Commerce company headquartered in Nairobi.
We are looking to bring on board an ambitious purchasing associate to help us take our offering to the next level.
Job Description
The
candidate shall:
- Work
closely with the category 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:
- Have
at least a diploma in business, purchasing or a related field.
- Background
in accounts will be an added advantage.
- 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.
Your applications profile (upload) must include the following:
1.
Telephone contacts for at least 3 referees.
2.
Include your expected remuneration.
3.
MBTI Personality ( Visit | http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
| answer the 72 Questions and click on ‘Score it’ to get your four letter MBTI
Personality). Only the four letters are required.
Website: www.shopit.co.ke