Procurement Executive at Konga Online Shopping Limited

Job Summary:

• To manage the procurement of goods, services, and inventory required for Konga’s online and offline business operations. The Procurement Executive will ensure cost-effective sourcing, maintain supplier relationships, support inventory availability, and uphold procurement best practices tailored to the fast-paced e-commerce environment.

KEY DUTIES:

• Source and procure merchandise and operational supplies to support Konga’s KOS-e-commerce platform, retail outlets, Corporate Sales Units and all internal requisitions.
• Identify reliable suppliers and negotiate favourable pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Execute registration of quality vendors, able to compete with exiting vendor.
• Support product category managers with supplier intelligence and sourcing strategies.
• Maintain and update the supplier database, ensuring up-to-date contracts and compliance records.
• Track procurement KPIs such as lead time, cost savings, and supplier performance.
• Ensure procurement compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, ethical guidelines ensure timely processing of purchase orders (POs).
• Assist in demand forecasting based on sales trends and promotional campaigns.
• Work with finance and logistics teams to ensure seamless procurement-to-payment processes.
• Ensure up-to-date procurement documents regularization for inbounded items, cross docked items, and journals.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2–5 years procurement experience, preferably in e-commerce, retail, or FMCG sectors.
• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (CIPS, CIPSMN) are an added advantage.
• Knowledge of e-commerce supply chain dynamics is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Agile procurement mindset suited to dynamic online, retail, and Corporate Sales operations.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with suppliers.
• Data-driven decision-making and market analysis capabilities.
• Integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving business environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and data analysis platforms