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: development of category development strategy; introduction of new products/brands; identification and limitation of low-turnover, inefficient products. - Relationship with suppliers: search for new suppliers and alternative sources; conducting commercial negotiations; preparation, signing and control of contract performance. - Pricing and profitability: determination of pricing policy and price increase; monitoring of competitors' prices and assortment. - Promo and merchandising: planning of marketing campaigns and evaluation of results; setting standards for product placement on shelves (merchandising); commercial planning of new/reorganized facilities. - Inventory and loss management: control of optimal inventory levels and limits; management of deficits and slow-moving inventory; reduction of write-offs and losses. - Analytics and cooperation: analysis of sales, profitability and inventory turnover; effective cooperation 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. - High-level 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 interested, please write to us at or contact 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 his/her consent to the processing of personal data by LLC "Family Retail". The purpose of processing is to assess the candidate for the announced vacancy and to contact him/her. If the candidate is not selected, his/her personal data will be deleted and processing will not continue.
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