Manager - Buying - Internet/Online - IIM/IIT/XLRI/MDI/FMS/IMS/SP Jain

Manager - BUY (Across category)

Qualification - MBA -BATCH-2016 or 2017- From IIM, IIT, XLRI, MDI, FMS, IMS, SP jain, NIFT, NITIE, IIFT,NMIMS,MICA,Delhi School of Economies, XIME.

Business strategy : 

- Know the customer: Deeply understand customer behaviour, develop new customer insights

- Own the business: Co-own the P&L, develop the business model, understand where opportunities are and create a viable business to service them

- Know the market: Stay on top of trends in an ever-changing landscape, find opportunities and prioritize based on size, internal capabilities, etc.

- Know the competition: Understand on-line and off-line players.

- Influence the leadership: Convert strategies into action by liaising with cross-functional leadership and drive the changes required

Vendor Management : 

- Develop deep and long standing relationship with the vendors to drive relationships from the strategic to the tactical

- Own the terms of business with the vendor - products, returns, ordering, etc.

- Ensure high-share of mind from the vendor. Build deep ties.

- Make vendors partners in driving disruptive changes for the category

Market Understanding : 

- Develop a thorough knowledge of the market - short term and long term trends

- Have an in depth knowledge of competition and vendor and ability to influence the market

- Develop and implement industry best practices. move the industry with you!

Selection and Offers : 

- Own buying cost improvement and overall portfolio management

- Manage in store promotions along with brands - make brands partners in customer communication.

- Drive portfolio management for best offers and discounts for the customers

Purchasing and Inventory: 

- Key driver of working capital management and inventory - ensure an optimal

- Develop and manage a purchase strategy with the brands to ensure best selection along with the optimal cost and service.

People leadership : 

- Build, retain and groom a strong team to deliver across functions

- Set goals, define KPIs and ensure team tracks effectively towards goals