Category or Buyer - Sr. Manager in our Buying department for Kerala Region to lead efforts in sourcing, buying and leading a team of buyers in Kerala.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute category buying and assortment strategy for FMCG products.
- Lead vendor negotiations, commercial terms, and annual trade agreements with key FMCG brands.
- Manage pricing strategy, promotional planning, and margin optimization.
- Drive demand forecasting and replenishment planning to ensure high product availability.
- Work closely with supply chain, warehouse, and planning teams to optimize stock flow.
- Identify new brands, private label opportunities, and emerging product trends.
- Monitor category performance metrics including revenue, margin, inventory turns, and fill rate.
- Build strong partnerships with national brands, regional suppliers, and distributors.
Preferred candidates
- 7-12 years of experience in FMCG buying only, merchandising, or category management.
- Robust experience in replenishment planning and demand forecasting.
- Background in modern retail, e-commerce, or quick commerce.
- Proven experience in vendor negotiations and commercial planning.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
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📌 Category or Buyer - Sr. Manager - FMCG (Bengaluru)
🏢 BigBasket
📍 Bengaluru