Oversee and manage purchasing operations across assigned product categories.
Drive category performance by implementing strategies to increase profit margins, grow sales, and reduce out-of-stock items.
Conduct regular reviews of product movement to identify slow-moving or non-performing items and develop strategies to improve performance or phase them out.
Stay updated on market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor offerings, and propose new products relevant to each category.
Support promotional planning and merchandising initiatives by recommending products and categories for campaigns, seasonal events, and tactical promotions.
Procurement & Vendor Management
Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal departments to ensure effective planning, negotiation, and execution of purchasing activit...