Supply Chain Development Manager
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Industry Internet / E-commerce Founded 2014 Type Private Website http://www.kilimall.co.ke/ Address 3rd floor Towers,Lenana, Lenana Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and acquire Kenyan manufacturers, brands, distributors, wholesalers, SMEs, and sellers.
- Build a strong local supplier database across priority categories.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, commissions, supply arrangements, and promotional support.
- Support seller onboarding, documentation, account setup, product listing, and marketplace training.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in supplier acquisition, business development, procurement, marketplace operations, or key account management.
- Strong knowledge of Kenyan manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, brands, and SME supplier networks.
- Experience in e-commerce, retail, FMCG,
- Work closely with category, warehouse, logistics, and marketing teams to grow local seller performance. electronics, fashion, beauty, household goods, or general trade is preferred.
- Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
- Develop seller growth plans, including promotions, assortment expansion, and pricing improvements.
- Prepare regular reports on seller acquisition, active seller growth, sales performance, and local sourcing progress.
- Excellent communication, networking, and relationship management ability.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to track seller performance, pricing, and category opportunities.