Sourcing Analyst at Vendease

About Vendease

Vendease (YC W21) is an e-procurement platform that connects Hotels and Restaurants in Africa to Farms and Food Manufacturers. On the Vendease platform, food businesses can order all their supplies and get it within 24hours. 

Vendease takes away the headache of logistics and allows businesses to buy now and pay later.

Requirements

• Proven work experience in supply or procurement.
• Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgment.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management and relevant software.
• Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships.
• Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data.
• Solid judgment with the ability to make good decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Slack , etc.

Job Description

• Source for vendors through online research and market visitation. 
• Engage vendors to find the best products and prices available within a given market.
• Categorise the Vendors sourced, register them on the platform and add their complete details to the vendor’s list sheet. 
• Assign multiple vendors to each Vendease key product. 
• Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies.
• Manage the company’s supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending.
• Maintain constant communication to get up-to-date prices and introduction of new products owners, so that they can focus on serving their customers. As an online marketplace, we give restaurants the opportunity to buy everything they need remotely and seamlessly from anywhere in the world.

Why should you join us?

We are a group of intelligent Ants constantly challenging ourselves to be the best in our industry. Being part of us is an opportunity to be part of a success story, grow an outstanding career and work in a friendly-environment where you can be yourself and thrive in your chosen career. Below are a few benefits we also offer at Vendease:

• Awesome work culture
• Competitive pay
• Remote work (Hybrid)
• Health Insurance
• A chance to be part of a part of a winning team

Thank you for your interest in Vendease, we will review your application for the purpose of this role or any other role that suits your profile in the future.