• Application Deadline: Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Category Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikeja


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

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  We are looking for a astute category manager to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items within the smart home devices, security and surveillance, networking categories are cost-efficient, of high quality and properly managed from end to end

  
  

Duties Include

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  Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.

  
  


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  Vendor sourcing and management

  
  


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  Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.

  
  


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  Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.

  
  


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  Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.

  
  


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  Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

  
  


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  Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.

  
  


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  Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.

  
  


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  Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

  
  

Job Requirements

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  Degree in any relevant field

  
  


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  4+ years of experience as a category manager in the areas of computing, mobile devices, electronics, networking.

  
  


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  Excellent sales experience.

  
  


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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

  
  


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  Strong communication and negotiation skills.

  
  


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  Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.

  
  


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  Supervisory and management experience.

  
  


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  Attention to detail.