Category Developer Associate Job Responsibilities
Bringing in new suppliers under JUMIA
Shortlisting, qualifying and prioritizing key suppliers
Analyzing customer buying patterns, predicting future trends thus determining which supplier to get
Meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of contract
Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers
Attending fashion related trade fairs/events to source new products/ suppliers
Seeking feedback from customers regarding products
Qualifications for the Category Developer Associate Job
Degree/ Diploma in Business
You have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in closing business deals / dealing with suppliers/ sourcing
Strong inter-personal skills: Convince the people and your team that you are making the right decisions
Very good IT skills especially data tools like Excel.
You are fluent in both written and spoken English.
Flexible, professional and pro-active, aggressive and a go getter (hustler)
