Category Buyer at Glovo

Nairobi, , Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Account Management, Retail, Groceries, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Negotiation Skills, Dynamic Pricing, Promotions Management, Content Management, SQL, Excel Analysis, CMS Tools

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose. What makes our ride unique? 🤝 Our culture and strong values. 💪 Our career development philosophy. 🤝 Our commitment to being a force for good. We have a vision: Building the largest marketplace in your city, to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts. YOUR MISSION Join a fast-scaling team that is developing Kenya’s largest online supermarket. In this role, you will drive real commercial impact through content excellence, data insights, and innovative shopping experiences. This position offers fast growth, real ownership, and the opportunity to see visible results from your work. THE JOURNEY Assortment & Content Management: Ensure accurate and high-quality content and assortment categorization. User Experience: Drive local UX improvements to enhance the customer journey. Performance Optimization: Achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as increased revenue, margins, pricing index, assortment efficiency, higher conversion rates, and improved search relevancy. Promotions: Execute successful promotion strategies. Strategic Initiatives: Lead projects focused on assortment optimization and ensuring cost and supply chain resilience. Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including MFC Operations, Demand Planning, Finance, and HQ Catman, as well as external partners like vendors, brands, and retail partners. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE Experience: 2-5 years of experience in category management, account management, retail, groceries, or related fields. Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent negotiation capabilities. Language: Fluency in English. Mindset: Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Haves) Experience in dynamic pricing, promotions management, or content management. Familiarity with SQL, Excel analysis, or CMS tools. Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable. We believe driven talent deserves: 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak. 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings! 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized. 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year! 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery. 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being. Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!

Responsibilities

The Category Buyer will drive commercial impact through content excellence, data insights, and innovative shopping experiences. Responsibilities include assortment management, user experience improvements, performance optimization, and collaboration with internal and external partners.