Post Name : Assistant Manager/ Senior Executive – Sourcing

Zero Gravity Ventures Limited is an e-Commerce venture from one of country’s leading conglomerates – Ananta Group.  We currently run two leading online businesses: sindabad.com ◊ country’s first and leading B2B e-Commerce, online shop ∙ kiksha.com ◊ a B2C online shop. The Company also has secured investment from a leading European investor. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and a positive action establishment. Its purpose is to inspire new ideas as well as to provide the tools and resources to build, launch and grow online businesses better, faster and cheaper. Want to know more about us? Please visit http://zerogravity.com.bd/.

E-Commerce market in Bangladesh is poised for rapid growth. In 2017 the size of e-commerce market was $110-$115 million and is expected to grow to $ 20 billion by 2020 as per Goldman Sachs. Internet connections grew by 20% in 2017 to $ 80 million and 3G connections are $ 60 million. Given the fast growing internet market and Bangladesh being one of the fastest growing economies at 7.6%, the company would be on a fast growth path.                   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create a pipeline of Vendors to create the sourcing funnel for Online Procurements.
  • Drive the category growth by focusing on new listings at competitive price points.
  • Custodian of Sourcing TAT and on time delivery of listed items.
  • Vendor Relationship Management and accountable for Vendor payable management.
  • Cross functional coordination with other departments for faster and timely procurement.
  • Visit key clients and understand opportunities of growth and cross sales.
  • Effective price negotiation to ensure healthy Category Profitability without compromising on Quality.
  • Need to have the knowledge of competitor activities with sales, collection, credit and new product entry.

Educational Qualification :

  • Graduate / Post - Graduate degree in any discipline from any reputed university.
  • Professional Certification course / Training in Supply Chain will be treated as an additional qualification.

Experience Requirements

  • Age 28 to 35 year(s).
  • 5 - 7 years of progressive job experience in similar role.
  • The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
    Purchase, procurement, e-commerce, Category development, Sourcing, Vendor Management
  • The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
    Computer & IT, Safety & security, Housekeeping, Chemicals, Electrical & electronics, Stationery & office supplies

Job Requirements

  • Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and able to work well with employees & clients.
  • Must possess polished presentation, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
  • Needs good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.
  • Strong leadership, Influence & Negotiation skills with business acumen & must have the ability to present & engage at executive consumer levels.

SALARY RANGE:

  • Negotiable (Attractive salary & benefits will be offered to the deserving candidate) & excellent career development opportunities await the right candidate.

JOB LOCATION : Dhaka

Apply Instruction:

Competent individuals are requested to apply with full confidence to ambition@zerogravity.com.bd by 11th May, 2018 or Apply Online at Bdjobs.com. Please mention the post applied for in the subject line if applying through e-mail.