Supplier Development Officer at Kilimall

Responsibilities:

• Driving business category sourcing strategies and cost initiatives to meet business goals
• Developing and managing top Brands and Suppliers
• 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
• Ensure clients have positive experience by communicating effectively pre and post deal process
• Prepare and submit proposals to vendors and negotiation of prices in preparation of campaigns

Who Are You?

Required Skills and Competencies:

• 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