About the Role
Naxose Hypermarkets is seeking a skilled and proactive Category Buyer to join our procurement team at the Corporate Office in Thrissur. This role is critical in managing product assortment, sourcing, and vendor relationships to drive sales, margins, and availability across our hypermarket stores.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end category planning and buying for assigned product categories
- Identify and onboard new suppliers, negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve optimal costs and margins
- Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring timely delivery and quality standards
- Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and consumer demand to optimize product assortment
- Monitor stock levels, sales performance, and inventory turnover across stores
- Collaborate with store operations, marketing, and finance teams for effective category management
- Track and report on key category metrics including sales, margins, and fill rates
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement processes
Requirements
- 3–8 years of experience as Category Buyer / Merchandiser / Purchase Executive in hypermarket, supermarket, or retail chain
- Strong negotiation skills and proven ability to secure favorable terms with vendors
- Excellent analytical skills with experience in sales forecasting, inventory management, and market research
- Good understanding of retail buying, product lifecycle, and category management principles
- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems
- Graduate / Post Graduate (preferably in Business, Supply Chain, or related field)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
What We Offer
- Competitive salary significantly above industry standards for the role
- Performance-linked incentives
- Opportunities for professional growth in a growing retail organization
- Comprehensive benefits as per company policy
This position offers a strong platform for a Category Buyer to influence product strategy and contribute directly to the company’s growth and profitability.
Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
