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  • Posted: Jan 25, 2019
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.
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    Principal Strategic Buyer

    Job description

    Department Description

    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Masoko Department within the Enterprise Business Unit Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

    Reporting to the Senior Manager Vendor Operations – Enterprise Business Unit, the position holder will be in charge of projects that contribute to long-term success, supporting business growth & profitability and allowing the platform to increase diversity of its offerings.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Deliver against key financial and service level performance indicators: Turnover, margin, stock cover, selection
    • Negotiate product pricing, commissions and/or rebates on product sold
    • Build a process to streamline commissions of vendors
    • Build the inventory pipeline in correct product mix (assortment and depth)
    • Inventory management
    • Maintain relationships with existing suppliers whilst seeking out new ones
    • Continuously assess industry and market trends locally and internationally
    • Plan and execute joint marketing activities with suppliers and vendors
    • Work closely with Category Managers and Commercial & marketing teams to ensure strategic alignment
    • Work closely with Customer Service to resolve inventory related queries
    • Develop RTV processes for inventory held
    • Ensuring records are maintained accurately and vendor catalogues are updated regularly.

    Job Requirements

    • 5+ years in buying, account management, financial analysis and/or marketing
    • 2+ years negotiation experience
    • Strong analytical and quantitative skills; leverage data and metrics to develop assumptions and support conclusions
    • Proficiency with Excel and basic financial modeling.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Safaricom Kenya on safaricom.taleo.net to apply

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