Category Manager at Konga Online Shopping Limited

Key Duties

• Forecasting levels of demand for products and services to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels
• Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
• Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them
• Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of products /service provided
• Follow up on suppliers’ /vendors payment and invoices to ensure the vendors payments are processed
• Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future
• Forecasting price trends and their impact on future on future buying activities.
• Make presentations about market analysis and possible growth trend
• Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors
• Ensuring suppliers are aware of company business objectives and procurement policy.

Qualifications

Essential:

• University degree.
• Experience in resolving issues, managing internal and customers.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and communication skills.

Knowledge / Experience:

• What specific knowledge/experience/qualifications are required for this role.

Knowledge / Experience (include technical knowledge):

• Ability to manage a team.
• Good listening skills
• Written communication
• Accurate Information
• Good Communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Ability to multi-task
• Accurate documentation.