2023-08-23 14:48:55

Global Category Manager

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Job Description

Global Category Manager

We are looking for a Global Category Manager to join Bolt’s Groceries Central team on our journey to build our grocery vertical and dark stores all over our markets throughout Europe and Africa; and work both with local and HQ teams to achieve our ambitious delivery goals.

The Groceries Central team consists of individuals from all over the world who are closely working together on building the foundations for us to scale our operation globally.

The Global Category Manager will be responsible for defining the perfect product assortment strategy for all markets and working with local teams to source the exact quantity at the best possible price while ensuring we maximize revenue and consumer experience.

To succeed in this role a person must be smart, work hard, and be focused on execution and achieving business results in a simple yet smart way.

 

Your daily adventures will include:

  • Category Management. Define Bolt Market ideal global product assortment specially for new markets and make sure we have initiated negotiations with suppliers fast.
  • Revenue growth and cost optimization. Work with key stakeholders to enhance revenue growth strategies within our product assortment.
  • Partner with the supply chain global team to manage inventory levels and wastage in each market - track down process improvements.
  • Employ data-driven decision making to drive the different categories. Provide insight to the local teams and work closely with HQ Campaigns, Marketing and Supply Chain team to ensure consistent supply.
  • Global Frameworks and negotiation terms. Make sure you serve as a bridge between local teams and our HQ team in order to resolve all terms as fast as possible.
  • Plan, hire, and initially manage smart, engaged & hardworking local category management teams.
  • Work and travel to local markets in order to improve both our negotiations with important suppliers as well as team performance.
  • Build strong relationships with the most important suppliers worldwide and manage important negotiations to ensure the best assortment and prices.
  • Collaborate and partner with the Central team to ensure our efforts are resourced to maximize positive impact to the overall growth of the business on all fronts.

Requirements

We are looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
  • 4+ years of working experience in Procurement & buying, FMCG, Account Management, Project Management or fast paced start-ups.
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Proven negotiating skills, influencing abilities and relationship management experience.
  • Strong organisational skills including prioritising, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to think both strategically and tactically with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills; experience using data and metrics to test theories, confirm assumptions, and measure success.
  • Proven ability to identify, analyse, and solve ambiguous problems independently with an exceptional attention to detail.
  • Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results.

 

You will get extra credits for:

  • Experience in sharing economy, tech business, transport industry, startup or dynamic high-growth company
  • Experience in product launches or running a business

Company offers

Why you’ll love it here:

  • Your daily duties will have a meaningful impact on millions of people all over the world.
  • You’ll be surrounded by the most friendly, supportive colleagues you can imagine.
  • As we grow, so will you! Bolt’s fast-paced, challenging environment offers you great opportunities for professional development.
  • You’ll always be kept informed. Our bi-weekly All Hands meetings bring our global teams together, ensuring we’re all up to speed and moving forward as one.
  • Switching off is important! At Bolt, we like to work hard and play hard. Enjoy our fun team events, office snacks, free merch and more!