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Sourcing Associate - Drinks & Liquor

Abuja, Nigeria full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Company Description
Vendease is a fast-moving consumer goods e-procurement platform for B2B clients in Nigeria, with a mission to ensure restaurants are free to focus on catering for their customers. We take the problem of food supply- availability and quality of restaurant owners, so that they can focus on serving their customers. As an online marketplace, we give restaurants the opportunity to buy everything they need remotely and seamlessly from anywhere in the world.
Job Description
Source for vendors and suppliers through online research and market visitation. 

Engage vendors and suppliers to find the best products and prices available within a given market.

Categorize the Vendors sourced, register them on the platform and add their complete details to the vendor’s list sheet. 

Assign multiple vendors to each Vendease key product. 

Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies.

Manage the company’s supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending.

Maintain constant communication to get up-to-date prices and introduction of new products owners, so that they can focus on serving their customers. As an online marketplace, we give restaurants the opportunity to buy everything they need remotely and seamlessly from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications
3-4 years of proven work experience as a supplier manager or procurement manager.

Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgment.

Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management and relevant software.

Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships.

Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.

Solid judgment with the ability to make good decisions.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Slack , etc

Additional Information
Competitive Salary

Health Insurance

Hybrid work terms

Quarterly performance bonus

13th month

Company-sponsored trainings

Interview prep

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Technology & IT Remote Collaboration Sourcing Associate Drinks Liquor Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Sourcing Associate - Drinks & Liquor role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Vendease?
  3. Which of Remote Collaboration, Sourcing and Associate have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Remote Collaboration, Sourcing and Associate.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Sourcing Associate - Drinks & Liquor role because I can bring practical experience in Remote Collaboration, Sourcing and Associate, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Vendease needs from this hire.

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