We are looking for a passionate, talented and experienced Vendor Manager. You will lead in building relationships with key corporate in this sector, adding assortment and selection, negotiations as well as in implementing key consumer programs, schemes and campaigns. You will also collaborate closely with the operation team given the unique logistical requirements of online shopping in these categories. The Vendor Manager must be a leader and communicator, and an effective negotiator while working with Daraz’s most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal cross-functional teams. 

Responsibilities : 

• Identify top selling, trending products and products with potential that appeals to the customers of Daraz. 
• Identify product gaps in your category and source new products and/or new vendors to ensure we have the best products at the best prices in the market 
• Focus on business planning in line with campaign planning, meeting of targets and growth initiatives 
• Develop a sound understanding of products, prices, and trends in the lifestyle category 
• Build the assortment by acquiring strategically important sellers/vendors 
• Build and manage internal relationships in order to meet targets as a team 
• Build strong relationship with key people managing various lifestyle brands, understand their problems and train them on our systems and processes 
• Work with the various Lifestyle brands to come up with promotions and schemes that will provide maximum value to Daraz’s customers 
• Work with key sellers to improve their overall performance 
• Ensure that your vendors meet operational KPIs, i.e. the vendors are using their accounts regularly, dispatching products on time and updating prices 
• Keep track of all performance related data so as to meet the targets 
• Analyze data to identify issues and areas for growth and work closely with vendors to improve performance 
• Build a thorough understanding of all pertinent systems related to your field of work 
• Launch new initiatives to grow your sub-category/vendors or improve systems/processes 
• Be aware of on-going prices and schemes of the various products in your sub-category to ensure that we are providing competitive prices and good value to our customers 

• Previous experience in retail sector especially with regards to vendor management, procurement and purchasing is highly desirable 
• Previous experience in B2B sales is highly desirable 
• Proactive and able to work both independently and within a team 
• Must possess 2 wheeler and a proper license of it 
• Proven negotiation skills, influencing abilities 
• Strong numerical and analytical ability 
• Good organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines 

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Management or Engineering with minimum two years of experience in relevant field