Sr Category Analyst

Your work-life opportunity:We're looking for a Sr. Category Buyer who has i) the Gas to get great work done, ii) the skills to bring out the best from our groceries team, iii) the strategic/innovative/creative thinking that's required to develop outside the box solutions, and iv) the emotional intelligence and humility to lead a fast-paced business.Be a part of a team where you will: Lead commercial negotiations with FMCG suppliers to achieve unbeatable prices on all productsSelect and purchase new products and review existing products to ensure that we are stocking the right products for our usersAnalyze the ROI/profitability per product sub-vertical to ensure that we maximize margins while remaining affordable for end customersMonitor stock levels and make plans for purchasing within the decided budgetKnow your customers and suppliers better than anyone and use that knowledge to drive innovation solutions to identified challengesResponsible for executing private label product development and other innovative products at our micro-fulfilment centers to drive our competitive advantageActively collaborate with your colleagues and learn from each other in a supportive environment that allows you to grow, develop and make a difference You have: 3+ years experience in a procurement/category buyer role in a major supermarket chain in NigeriaExcellent track record in closing commercial deals in the FMCG industryAbility to negotiate with and influence suppliersData driven mentality: takes decisions based on data and makes business judgments when necessaryA solid sense of ownership, a natural bias for action in order to always push for things to happenA solution-driven mindset to complex, multi-disciplinary problemsFluency in English. Additional language skills are a plusAn empathetic, inclusive and curious attitude We are always looking for the best candidates, so if you think you would be a good fit even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements we would love to hear from you!Experience our Glovo Life benefits: Enticing equity plan (if applicable) Top-notch private health insurance Monthly Glovo credit to spend on our restaurant products and zero delivery fee on all Glovo orders! Discounted gym memberships Flexible time off (take the time you need) and hybrid working model (own your time) Enhanced parental leave including nursery support! Online therapy and wellbeing benefit External learning budget What you’ll find when working at Glovo: Gas: Driven to deliver quality results quickly Good Vibes: Bring positivity and communicate openlyStay Humble: Self-aware and open to learningCare: Uplift people and the planetGlownership: Act as proud ownersHigh Bar: Focus on Top Performance