SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
(STARTING DATE: IMMEDIATELY)
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Developing and managing top Brands and Suppliers.
- Driving business category sourcing strategies and cost initiatives to meet business Goals.
- Developing and sustaining solid relationships with existing suppliers and customers.
- Providing insight into product development and competitive positioning.
- Conducting market research to identify new business opportunities.
- Collaborating with company executives to determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue new business opportunities.
- Meeting with potential suppliers to present company offerings and negotiate business Deals and prices.
- Ensure clients have positive experience by communicating effectively pre-deal and post deal process.
- Prepare and submit proposals to vendors and negotiation of prices in preparation of Campaigns.
Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any related course.
- Relevant experience in purchasing and resource development is preferred.
- Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, self-starter.
- Proactive and a strong sense of responsibility and ability to work independently.
- Organized with an ability to work under pressure.
- A proven record of effectively working and negotiating with Suppliers/Vendors.
- Stakeholder and relationship management skills.
- Data analysis skills.
- Creative, analytical, able to find simple solutions to complex problems.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
Apply by sending an email with your CV and a convincing cover letter to [email protected]
clearly stating the subject heading “Supplier Development Officer” by 31st March 2025
Please state, your current and expected remuneration in your CV.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
