Procurement manager (e-commerce product)

Genesis is one of the largest IT companies in Ukraine with more than 1000 people in 9 countries, who create products for 200 million users monthly. We are the most high-loaded company in the country and one of the largest partner of Facebook, Google, Snapchat and Apple in the CEE region. Our team is one of the best high-tech teams in Eastern Europe.

Genesis was recognised by DOU.UA as the Best IT Employer in Ukraine in the category 800 - 1500 employees in 2018. We received very high ratings across all major evaluation categories such as professional growth, compensation, working conditions, communication with management and colleagues, etc.

We are looking for a person who will help us with the search and filling of products for our e-comm stores. Your immediate tasks will be to search for relevant "hot" products in the selected niche, search and select reliable suppliers (mostly Chinese) with the best prices, add products to the site, create warehouses for the best-selling products through third-party companies in the countries of sale (if necessary).

Responsibilities:

• Research of products of 'High Demand';
• Discovering profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships;
• Co-ordinate the writing of detailed product descriptions for all products being placed on the online store;
• Update product prices, stock availability and other details;
• Add reviews from external sources;
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms;
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the product specifications;
• Conduct products quality control process;
• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies;
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements;
• Make sure suppliers have all the necessary certifications for their products;
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs;
• Сreate a warehouse of high-demand products through third parties, if necessary;
• Resolve shipping, payment, and return disputes.

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as a procurement manager and/or sales manager;
• Marketing experience within Retail eCommerce;
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market;
• Talent in negotiations and networking;
• Strong Customer focus;
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers;
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data;
• English: upper-intermediate or higher.

Will be a plus:

• Experience in marketing and/or sales;
• Backend Shopify Plus experience;
• Experience in SEO and Google Analytics;
• Chinese language.

Genesis is a unique place for the development and growth with:

• An expertise in the development of high-loaded products in international markets;
• Unique opportunities for learning including various training and seminars within the company, access to a valuable and extensive book library, English courses and participation in key IT industry events worldwide;
• Perfect working conditions: an excellent office in a 5 minutes' walk from Taras Shevchenko metro station, free food and drinks in the office, medical insurance. The company has professional coaches in football, basketball and running and supports various sport initiatives (swim races, marathons, etc).