Assistant Category Manager Job Responsibilities:
Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
Prepare reports and updates as and when required
Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors
Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
Conduct research for new components and suppliers
Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
Qualifications for the Assistant Category Manager
Bachelor’s degree in business, retailing, management, sales, or marketing is required.
Strong background with merchandising and vendor relationship;
Experience in product purchasing, financial analysis, and inventory control
Expertise with the sales and marketing of specific products within the merchandise category
Good command of written and spoken English
Strong problem-solving skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
Team player with strong communication skills
Exceptional organization and attention to detail
Strong mathematical, Analytical and retail management skills
Strong Reporting skills
Deadline-oriented, Good time management skills
Previous experience as an assistant category/buyer manager ideally for a retail organization for at least 3 years.
The ability to analyze and form accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data is essential
A thorough understanding of retail insights
Strong people management skills
Ability to manage and persuade at all levels of the company
Previous experience and knowledge of a retail environment.
Being good with numbers is essential

Interested candidates should send their CV to recruitment@col.co.ke Note: Include your current and expected remuneration on the cover letter/CV. 

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recruitment@col.co.ke