Purchasing Intern at C40 Cities

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidates will be in charge of but not limited to:

• Developing a category product line.
• On-boarding new brands, vendors, and products.
• Getting new products as soon as the suppliers have them.
• Negotiating product prices and payment terms.
• Building and handling relationships with new suppliers.
• Ensure product population on the website and maintain accurate and complete product related information.
• Identify process improvements to achieve goals related to product marketing and customer service.
• Provide competitive analysis on various vendors’ market offerings; identify market trends, pricing or business model.
• Analysing consumer buying behaviour and predicting future trends.
• Getting the periodic electronics products promotional material from the suppliers.
• Work with Managers and marketing teams to ensure that products and services meet customers’ current and future needs.
• Responsible for pricing products in liaison with purchasing and finance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• At least a C+ (Plus) grade in High School/KCSE.
• At least a diploma/degree on information science, information technology/computer science or a related field.
• Exceptional commercial awareness in either  Electronics, Industrial Supplies,Power & Electricals,Health & Beauty,Books & Media,Baby & Kids,Sports & Outdoor,Hardware & Tools &Office & School products line.
• Must be proficient with PCs and Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Must be an advanced internet user.
• Must be willing to engage in fieldwork.
• Willing to work on weekends.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be exceptionally self-disciplined and have a very strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in oral and written English.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Proactive, Entrepreneurial and ability to deliver exceptional results.
• Advanced research skills.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• A good standard of numeracy in order to analyse facts and figures.
• A flair for negotiation and networking.
• The ability to make important decisions.
• The ability to cope with the pressure of a demanding work environment.
• To have confidence in their judgment & decision making when faced with ambiguity.
• To be able to multitask and be an effective problem solver.
• Tact and diplomacy.
• Background on online retail business will be an added advantage