Category Manager at Konga Online Shopping Limited

PURPOSE 

A brief overview of the role 

• The Category Manager is responsible for managing product categories, optimizing product assortment, and expanding the customer base and merchant network.
• The role involves developing and implementing effective business development and sales strategies to enhance category performance and generate leads.

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 buy policy.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE (include technical knowledge): 

• Strong product and category management knowledge.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving.
• Adequate knowledge of the supply chain and procurement functions.
• Data collection and ordering.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite and other relevant computer applications.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Good presentation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective planning and leadership skills.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Essential 

• Excellent product and category management knowledge. 
• HND/BSc in any field with 3 years of experience in the same or related role. 
• Efficient use of MS Office Suite. 
• Ability to work efficiently in a highly demanding environment. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong conflict management skills. 
• Strong problem-solving and resource management skills. 
• Demonstrated success, preferably in e-commerce/ retail/ consumer electronics. 
• Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational, and personal sales skills.