Key Responsibilities
- Manage procurement and buying activities for snacks, beverages, and vending machine consumables
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for pricing, negotiations, order placement, and timely deliveries
- Plan product assortment and merchandising strategies based on sales trends and customer preferences
- Ensure product availability and stock optimization across vending locations
- Track fast-moving and slow-moving products and suggest improvements in product mix
- Maintain relationships with existing vendors and identify new sourcing opportunities
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse and operations teams
- Analyze sales reports, consumption patterns, and category performance
- Ensure proper display, stocking, and merchandising standards in vending machines
- Coordinate with airport and corporate teams for product approvals and operational requirements
- Maintain purchase records, invoices,
and vendor documentation
- Support promotional activities, seasonal product launches, and pricing updates
Required Skills:
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Good understanding of FMCG/snacks & beverage categories
- Knowledge of merchandising and inventory planning
- Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting
- Analytical and coordination abilities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced operational workplace
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Management, Supply Chain, or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in Buying, Merchandising, Procurement, or Category Management
- Experience in FMCG, Retail, Food & Beverage, or Vending industry preferred
- Strong coordination and follow-up skills
- Commercial understanding of pricing and margins
- Ability to handle multiple vendors and categories simultaneously
- Data-driven approach to