Meesho - Associate Business Manager - Category Buyer

Associate Business Manager - Category Buyer

Description:

About the Team:

Grocery has the biggest share of the overall retail spend in India and is projected to be an $800B market in 2024-25, of which the majority contribution comes from non-Metro cities. The grocery market in Metro has become crowded with a lot of players trying to solve the supply chain but the higher cost of logistics restricts these players to disrupt the lower tier cities.At Superstore, we are building the most cost-effective distribution channel to disrupt the grocery market in lower tier (non-Metro) cities of India which is currently dominated by offline players. We are onto the journey of creating a hyperlocal marketplace for grocery and solving the intermediate inefficiencies in the distribution system.Superstore is an early-stage mini start-up within Meesho with a completely different supply chain and modus operandi. We are a bunch of high-energy enthusiasts working towards creating something cool and something big.

About the Role:

As a part of the Category Team, you would own the Sourcing margin for certain Category/Categories. Devise, plan and execute Margin improvement initiatives. Ensure availability of products for respective categories across the category. Devise quality control means to ensure appropriate product quality for customers. Work on Risk Mitigation by diversifying the seller base.

What will you need?

- Proven experience (2-5 years) in Sourcing & Supplier Management Staples Preferred

- Strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management.

- Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate with on-ground team members

- Data-driven approach towards problems, attention to detail, and high commitment to timelines

What will you do?

- Responsible for growing the Sourcing function for certain Category/ Categories by identifying and growing Suppliers to meet Business Plans.

- Act as a specialist for his/her Categories - Market Intelligence, Data Analytics, Contract Management, Support for tools like eSourcing, Contract Lifecycle Management, and Procurement Master Data.

- Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency, at the same time develop alternate sources and risk mitigation strategies.

- Contract and price negotiations with suppliers and ensuring setup of contracts with the right checks and balances.

- Work closely with the category sell side team ensuring that required sales mix is maintained for the brands & categories you manage.

- Demonstrate best practices and process optimization in Buying including range planning, assortment architecture, cost negotiation, buying merchandise, and in-season trading.

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