Jumia is Nigeria's number one online shopping destination where you can shop the widest selection of electronics, fashion, home appliances, kid's items and more in Nigeria and have them shipped directly to your home or office at your convenience! We offer free nationwide delivery, free returns and have several convenient payment options to choose from, either with your debit/credit cards or cash on delivery. With affordable prices and great products, Jumia lets you enjoy an awesome shopping experience with your order sent directly to your doorstep. No muss, no fuss, super convenience guaranteed.
Are you creative with a keen eye for detail and are able to negotiate? Are you fashion forward, with an eye for detail, systematic approach and responsive to changes in customer demands? Does a flexible, creative and performance driven environment interest you? Would you like to join one of South Africa's fastest growing E-Commerce Fashion Companies?
Jumia is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Position: Junior Buyer (Fashion, Men's Shoes and Accessories)
Location: Lagos
Job Requirements
- Work closely with the brand strategy and marketing team to ensure deep alignment and support Develop and maintain a robust working knowledge base of industry, the categories as well as relevant customer insights in order to deepen category and product relevance that builds an overall competitive edge.
- Outstanding networks in the local and international apparel Suppliers/Manufactures retail/Footwear industry.
- Ability to drive and motivate a team.
- Strong business acumen and merchant thinking.
- The ability to build strong supplier relationships and extensive experience with local and global supplier networks essential.
- Strong Leadership skills.
- Sound knowledge of online and/or retail environment.
- Solid planning and organizational skills.
- A detailed approach to work.
Qualifications and Skills
- A relevant Degree or Diploma would be advantageous (Fashion Design, Clothing Design, Consumer Science).
- Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Apparel brand buying and experience minimum five years at a reputable retailer or supplier.
Application Closing Date
30th August, 2013
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and CV's to:
careers@jumia.com.ng
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