About Us
Sabi is Africa s leading provider of enabling infrastructure powering the distribution of goods and services. Our platform enables and empowers a broad ecosystem of users allowing retail merchants exporters aggregators distributors and manufacturers to grow their capabilities using Sabi s technology rails. These rails provide access to physical goods supply logistics business tools financial services and data insights. Since it s launch in 2021 Sabi has grown to be the largest B2B marketplace serving subSaharan Africa.
Our Values
- Excellence Be the Best. Highest standards. Consistently.
- Value Focused Make sure we give users the best value. All the time.
- Big minds Innovate. Think big. Be open. Don t be petty. No ego. No castles.
- Knuckle down Do the work. Get your hands dirty. Deliver
- Kindness Be considerate. Life is stressful enough
- Ownership Everything is your job. Take responsibility. Drive it.
- Simplicity Strip it down. Get to the essence.
Job Purpose
The Head Acquisition and Management (Logistics) will lead strategic initiatives that drive growth enhance operational efficiency and optimize partnerships. This position is responsible for acquiring and coordinating costeffective QCommerce logistics partners. You will contribute to the overall success of our logistics operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in onboarding Qcommerce logistics partners strategy development and effective management of industry partnerships.
Job Responsibilities
- Formulate and execute a comprehensive logistics acquisition and management strategy to onboard logistics partners.
- Lead efforts to identify and onboard strategic partnerships with logistics providers and carriers.
- Develop and implement initiatives to optimize logistics operations including route planning inventory management and distribution processes.
- Utilize technology and data analytics to drive efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Oversee negotiations and establish mutually beneficial terms and agreements.
- Manage the onboarding process.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
- Ensure commodities move in a timely manner to meet contractual obligations and customer needs.
- Oversee the entire management of the logistics partners.
Requirements
Special Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Logistics or a related field.
- 810 years Qcommerce logistics acquisition experience or similar role.
- Experience formulating strategies and managing logistics partner account.
- Strong understanding of logistics operations and industry trends.
- Client Onboarding experience
- Customer Support and project management experience.
Candidate Specification
- Motivated by the mission of Sabi
- Pragmatic with quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail
- Driven independent thinker and leader who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fastchanging priorities
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.
- A focus on execution. Willing and able to get hands dirty.
- Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise where you will need to set out a clear structure method and outcomes yourself .
Benefits
- Rapid Career Growth
- Annual Training Budget
- Robust Health Coverage including
- Optical Cover and
- Dental Cover
- Wellness Programs including
- Free Gym Cover
- Free Spa Cover
- Competitive Pension Plan
- Opportunity to work in other global office.
- Life Cover
- Performance Bonus
- Paid Vacation Days
- Fullyfunded Team Bonding Activities
Special Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field. 8-10 years Q-commerce logistics acquisition experience or similar role. Experience formulating strategies and managing logistics partner account. Strong understanding of logistics operations and industry trends. Client Onboarding experience Customer Support and project management experience. Candidate Specification Motivated by the mission of Sabi Pragmatic with quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail Driven, independent thinker and leader who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency. A focus on execution. Willing and able to get hands dirty. Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself .