Head Of Supplier Business (Supplier Trading Terms)

Mba-Exchange.Com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic online retailer in Cape Town is seeking a highly talented Head of Supplier Business. This role involves building and leading a team, negotiating supplier terms, and optimizing income strategies while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within a rapidly growing environment.

Benefits

Market-related benefits

Comprehensive work environment

Challenging role

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in retail or wholesale environments.
• Over 5 years of managerial experience.
• Proficiency in analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to optimize income from trading terms.
• Negotiate and maximize income from trading terms.
• Develop programs to increase supplier income.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Team building

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business

Job description

A leading South African online retailer is seeking a highly talented Head of Supplier Business to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, and hardworking individuals to join us.

We offer market-related benefits, a great work environment, and a challenging role for those eager to build something significant.

Responsibilities:

1. Build and lead a team of Supplier Business Managers to optimize income from trading terms.
2. Establish productive relationships with key suppliers and cross-functional teams aligned with business strategy.
3. Negotiate and maximize income from trading terms in line with company goals.
4. Develop programs to increase supplier income based on retail landscape insights.
5. Support retail divisions and suppliers with knowledge and resources.
6. Lead rebate and trading term negotiations with current and future suppliers.
7. Review vendor contracts for earning potential against benchmarks.
8. Ensure trading terms are category-specific and strategic.
9. Build frameworks and processes to maximize income.
10. Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
11. Manage, train, and develop a team of effective negotiators.
12. Achieve and exceed income recovery targets as per business plans.

Attributes Required:

• Smart, analytical thinker with strong numerical skills.
• Creative and innovative, unafraid to take risks.
• Energetic, self-motivated, assertive, and resilient.
• Results-oriented with a proven track record.
• Experience working across functions and with senior leadership.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Experience in team building and development.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Over 5 years of experience in retail or wholesale environments.
• Over 5 years of managerial experience.
• Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in analytical tools.

Work Environment:

Our team is entrepreneurial, dynamic, customer-centric, and fun. We value ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are results-driven and passionate about our mission to be Africa's leading e-commerce platform.

We foster a culture of feedback, innovation, and execution, emphasizing high output over ego.

Candidate Profile:

We seek an "Extraordinary Mind" who is forthright yet respectful, an expert in execution, data-driven decision-maker, competitive, entrepreneurial, innovative, collaborative, and owner-like in thinking. Integrity, hard work, and a passion for e-commerce are essential.

Join us if you meet these qualities and are eager to contribute to our growth!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and individuals with disabilities will be given preference.