Copia brings all consumers a high-quality shopping service regardless of their income level, access to technology or location. Using digital technology, a network of Agents who operate as ordering and delivery points and an internally managed world-class fulfillment and delivery system, we are opening up distribution to hundreds of millions of the world's population who cannot conveniently access affordable goods.
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Category ownership and accountability of the assigned categories under the leadership of the Senior category manager.
Grow category sales and margins in line with set targets as per Copia’s financial model through diverse procurement tactics.
Daily review of the purchase requisitions and timely order placement.
Managing supplier lead times in collaboration with the supply chain team.
Managing stock tolerance within the category and ensuring zero stock outs.
Ownership of category pricing and ensuring adherence to competitive pricing.
Handling inter-departmental queries in relation with the category.
Ensuring proactive communication to the business on all matters pertaining to the category.
Expand the categories by introduction of new and exciting products.
Develop and manage relationships with all the suppliers in your categories and have constant business reviews (SRM)
Data analysis and sharing category monthly/weekly performance reports.
Develop and share supplier/partner scorecard reports.
Drive sales and revenue for your respective category
Optimizing product sourcing mix across the various manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors in the ERP.
Managing internal cross-functional relationships that affect your category e.g. participating in inter-departmental meetings
Product ownership on Copia Online (Ensure accuracy of product Image, description, quantities, discounts, right category/sub-category).
Any other duties assigned to you by your manager.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement/Finance/BA/Economics/Accounting or a related field required. Professional certification will be an added advantage.
Strong negotiating skills
Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software platforms
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills
Strong analytical skills that can interpret figures
Attention to detail
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Strong negotiation skills
Time management
Self-confident
Maintain knowledge of current trends, vendor capabilities and changes within the procurement landscape for traditional and emerging solutions
Manage and optimizing supplier performance including contract compliance, continuous improvement, innovations, and reduction in total cost of ownership.
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