Responsibilities
- Define Category Vision & Strategy : Establish a clear vision and strategy for your category, aligning it with overall company goals and market trends.
- Supplier Management : Onboard, develop, and sustain key suppliers, building strong partnerships that drive business success.
- Innovative Procurement Strategy : Develop and execute procurement strategies, aligning with the company's overarching goals and optimizing your category's performance.
- Supplier Evaluation : Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish partnerships that provide competitive advantages in terms of pricing, quality, and delivery.
- Advanced Negotiations : Lead high-stakes negotiations to secure favorable contract terms, ensuring the best possible value for the company and maximizing your category's profitability.
- Assortment Optimization : Develop and execute assortment plans across various categories, price points, and brands, tailoring your category to meet market demands and customer preferences.
- Compliance and Ethics : Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure all sourcing activities comply with legal and ethical standards.
Drive Insights And Performance
Forecasting and Analysis : Provide data-driven forecasts, insights, and recommendations for key retail KPIs, projects, and initiatives to steer your category's growth.Market Intelligence : Monitor market trends, industry developments, and supplier performance to proactively adjust sourcing strategies and maintain a competitive edge.Inventory Management : Utilize advanced analytics to manage product demand, sales data, and inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock levels and avoiding overstock or stockouts.Competitive Analysis : Conduct in-depth competitive analyses and benchmarks to stay ahead of the market and enhance your category's performance.Operational Excellence : Implement efficient operating procedures and drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve cost savings and efficiency improvements within your category.Process Innovation : Critique and refine current processes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency, driving innovation and improvement within your category.Lead And Collaborate
Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner with platform, marketing, and operations teams to align category strategies with overall business objectives and drive your category's success.Supplier Relationship Management : Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, addressing any issues promptly to maintain strong relationships and ensure the best outcomes for your category.Team Collaboration : Work closely with local and regional teammates and stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment and drive your category's performance.Thought Leadership : Act as a thought partner, engaging with teams to explore and capitalize on new opportunities, driving innovation and growth within your category.Qualifications
Educational Background : Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.Professional Experience : Proven experience as a Category Manager, Strategy Consulting, Product Management or Retail Buying with FMCG or Electronics retail background ideally.Analytical and Creative Thinking : Strong analytical skills combined with creativity and organizational abilities.Leadership : Driven as both a collaborative team member and an inspiring leader, while transitioning to DOER mode when challenges arise.Commitment to Excellence : High attention to detail and a critical eye for process improvement.Adaptability : Eager to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Collaborative Mindset : Strong collaboration skills and an activator mindset to co-execute plans across the organization.This role offers a unique opportunity to take full ownership of your category, contribute significantly to the company\'s success, and grow within the organization.
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