About the job
Join our dynamic team at Omnibiz Africa as a Category Manager in the fast-paced FMCG sector! In this pivotal role, you will oversee a specific category of products, making strategic decisions that drive sales and enhance customer satisfaction.
Your primary responsibilities include identifying and negotiating with suppliers, managing pricing and payment terms, and expanding our product range. Ideally, you will have a background in either the Personal Care sector or the Alcoholic Beverages industry.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive market research and data analysis to inform purchasing decisions.
- Stay ahead of market trends to optimize buying strategies.
- Develop and execute long-term category development plans.
- Implement innovative and cost-effective procurement strategies.
- Establish and nurture partnerships with profitable suppliers.
- Engage reliable vendors to ensure product quality and supply.
- Maintain robust relationships with suppliers while reviewing contracts for ongoing feasibility.
- Take full ownership of category performance, including forecasting and reporting.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers to align on mutual goals and enhance profitability.
- Collaborate on category design and contribute to customer experience improvements.

