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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Category Buyer
Description
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We are looking for a Category Buyer to join our team and take charge of sourcing, negotiating, and managing product categories to ensure optimal performance and profitability. As a Category Buyer, you will play a critical role in analyzing market trends, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring that our product offerings meet customer demands while aligning with the company's strategic goals. This position requires a combination of analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and a deep understanding of the market dynamics within the assigned category. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and supply chain, to drive category growth and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in procurement, category management, or a related field, with a strong ability to balance cost efficiency and quality. If you are passionate about driving business success through strategic sourcing and category management, we encourage you to apply and become a key contributor to our organization's growth.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement category strategies to achieve business objectives.
- Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions.
- Analyze market trends and customer preferences to identify opportunities.
- Monitor category performance and adjust strategies as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align category goals with company objectives.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and reliability.
- Conduct regular reviews of product assortments and pricing strategies.
- Prepare and present category performance reports to stakeholders.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
- Proven experience in procurement, category management, or a similar role.
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in data analysis and market research tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of the retail industry and market trends.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience in category management or procurement?
- How do you approach supplier negotiations to achieve the best outcomes?
- What strategies do you use to analyze market trends and customer preferences?
- Can you provide an example of a successful category strategy you implemented?
- How do you handle challenges in supplier relationships?
- What tools or software have you used for data analysis in your previous roles?
- How do you ensure alignment between category goals and company objectives?
- What steps do you take to monitor and improve category performance?
