Category Purchasing Manager
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The leading retail chain "Family Retail" in the Imereti region is looking for a Category Purchasing Manager.
Position: Category Purchasing Manager Working conditions: Location: Kutaisi Schedule: Monday - Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 Remuneration: To be agreed upon, according to experience
Key responsibilities
- Assortment management: Developing category development strategy; introducing new products/brands; identifying and limiting slow-moving, inefficient products.
- Supplier relations: Finding new suppliers and alternative sources; conducting commercial negotiations; preparing, signing, and controlling the execution of contracts.
- Pricing and profitability: Determining pricing policy and price increases; monitoring competitors' prices and assortment.
- Promo and merchandising: Planning marketing campaigns and evaluating results; setting standards for product placement on shelves (merchandising); commercial planning for new/reorganized outlets.
- Inventory and loss management: Controlling optimal inventory levels and limits; managing deficits and slow-moving inventory; reducing write-offs and losses.
- Analytics and collaboration: Analyzing sales, profitability, and inventory turnover; effective collaboration with internal departments (operational, logistics, finance, etc.).
Qualification requirements
- Experience: Experience working as a category manager or purchasing manager in the retail trade.
- Software skills:
- Experience working with 1C ERP.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (data analysis, Pivot Tables, formulas).
- Education: Higher education (preferably: business administration, economics).
- Languages:
- Georgian language, fluently.
- English language, conversational level (B2).
Personal skills
- Strong analytical thinking.
- Ability to conduct effective negotiations.
- Time management and attention to detail.
What we offer
- Opportunities for professional and career development.
- Health insurance.
If you are interested, please write to us at or call us at. In the subject line, please indicate: "Category Manager"
In accordance with the Georgian Law on Personal Data Protection, the candidate's submission of the requested information will be considered as consent to the processing of personal data by LLC "Family Retail". The purpose of processing is to evaluate the candidate for the announced vacancy and to contact them. If the candidate is not selected, their personal data will be deleted and processing will not continue.
Good luck!