Supplier Development Officer at Kilimall

Kilimall.co.ke is Kenya’s largest online shopping mall. We launched in July 2014 and our mission is to become No.1 E-commerce platform in Africa. We serve a retail customer base that continues to grow exponentially, offering products that span various categories including Phones, Computers, Clothing, Shoes, Home Appliances, Books, healthcare, Baby Product...

 

Supplier Development Officer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 

Job Purpose:

  • The Supplier Development Officer is responsible for developing and managing supplier relationships, driving category sourcing strategies, and identifying new business opportunities to support Kilimall's growth. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills to support product development, supplier performance, and campaign preparation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage top brands and suppliers.
  • Drive business category sourcing strategies and cost-saving initiatives to meet company goals.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with suppliers and customers.
  • Provide insights for product development and ensure competitive market positioning.
  • Conduct market research to identify and evaluate new business opportunities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to determine the most viable and cost-effective supplier partnerships.
  • Meet potential suppliers to present company offerings, negotiate business deals, and close agreements.
  • Ensure excellent client experience through effective communication during pre-deal and post-deal processes.
  • Prepare and submit proposals to vendors and negotiate pricing for campaign preparations.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Prior experience in purchasing, sourcing, or resource development is preferred.
  • Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and self-driven.
  • Proactive with strong responsibility and ability to work independently.
  • Well-organized and able to thrive under pressure.
  • Proven experience in effective supplier/vendor negotiation.
  • Strong stakeholder and relationship management abilities.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving.
  • Creative and analytical mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Method of Application

Are you interested in this position and meet the minimum requirements? Apply by sending an email with your CV and a convincing cover letter to recruitment@kilimall.com clearly stating the subject heading. Please state your current and expected remuneration in your CV

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