Job Title: International Buyer
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Company: Vamido Global Resources Nigeria Ltd.
Brand: Jumia
Reports to: Commercial Manager Fashion
Department: Products Division 2
Purpose of job:
• The Buyer is responsible for procurement in support of Jumia's fashion woman/men products.
• In addition, the Buyer will also be responsible for developing competitive sources for and on-time delivery of products and coordinating source selection decisions in line with Jumia activities.
• The position requires solving problems to improve the flow of products on the website.
Qualities and competency
• System orientated
• Process-driven
• Organised
• Highly attentive to details
• Team Player
Roles and responsibilities includes but not limited:
• Work closely with the brand strategy and marketing team to ensure deep alignment and support, develop and maintain a robust working knowledge base of industry, the categories as well as relevant customer insights in order to deepen category and product relevance that builds an overall competitive edge
• Outstanding networks in the local and international Suppliers/Manufacturers
• Ability to drive and motivate a team
• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• The ability to build strong supplier relationships and extensive experience with local and global supplier networks essential.
• Strong Leadership skills
• Sound knowledge of online and/or retail environment
• Solid planning and organizational skills
• A detailed approach to work
Qualifications:
• A relevant Degree or Diploma would be advantageous
• Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience & Skills
• Brand buying and experience minimum five years at a reputable retailer or supplier.
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