• Application Deadline:
• Position: Category Manager (FMCG)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Job Description

• We are looking for 2 Category Manager to join our team! As a Category Manager at our company, you will be  responsible for managing a group or category of products.


• You will also be responsible for finding suppliers, negotiating margins. pricing and payment terms with suppliers, expanding product assortment for the categories, and managing product

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and analyze data and market insights


• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.


• Plan and implement long-term development strategies for product categories


• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.


• Discovering profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships


• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.


• Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors


• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.


• Have full ownership of category performance including forecasting, monitoring, reporting on the business, along with contributing to driving projects and trading strategy to achieve business goals.


• Lead effective negotiations with suppliers to establish joint goals, improve cost structure, and sustainably grow the P&L.


• Influence the design of the categories, as well as contribute to new product groups and improve the customer experience to deliver growth.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / BA in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field


• 3 to 5 years of experience in the FMCG industry as purchasing, supply chain management professional & Sourcing expert in the above listed categories.


• Category Manager ( Personal Care), experience in the Personal care space will be highly preferred


• Category Manager 2 (Alcoholic Beverages), experience in the beverage Industry will be highly preferred


• Sales and result oriented with ability to manage budgets


• Team player


• Experience in a retail or key account management environment with a proven track record of delivering results.


• Experience in category management is a strong plus.


• Strong communication skills and experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.


• The successful candidate should be analytical, self-starting.