We are seeking an entrepreneurial and passionate Category Manager who will be responsible for the sourcing and merchandising of a grocery category for RedMart Lazada Singapore.
The candidate needs to show skill-sets in stakeholders management, communications, is highly organized and analytical, able to prioritize effectively with a strong bias to action to achieve strong commercial outcomes.The individual is expected to drive business growth & profitability through key-actions such range management, suppliers’ negotiation, optimize campaign planning & execution, as well as being passionate in the groceries industry.
The role offers a high degree of autonomy and entrepreneurial activity to deliver the best range, value and service to our customers. The candidate will be considered a key member of the RedMart team and will report directly to the Category Director, Groceries.
The ideal candidate has superb business judgment with a desire to build and manage their own business. He/she must be able to work well in cross-functional teams to drive business goals. The must have good industry understanding of the grocery business, and ideally experience across multiple categories.
Responsibilities:Hold full P&L accountability for the category, including revenue, margin, wastage, and supplier income.Develop and implement effective category strategies covering pricing, promotions, assortment, availability, and cost management to drive both sales and profitability.Manage relationships with existing suppliers, negotiating advertising investments and ensuring a consistent, efficient supply of goods to our fulfilment centre.Collaborate with the Retail Operations team to optimise inventory levels and minimise wastage.Work with cross-functional teams to expand sourcing and product range, ensuring customers have access to high-quality, great-value products.
Job Requirements:2-5 years of experience, preferably within the retail, buying, merchandising, or category management space.Highly energetic, self-driven, and proactive, with a strong passion for e-commerce and groceries.Proven negotiation and vendor management skills, with the ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships.Good leadership and people management abilities, capable of motivating and developing a small team (1-2 members) to reach their full potential.Meticulous with exceptional attention to detail, follow-up, and a fast-paced, responsive working style.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.Highly analytical and confident working with large, complex data sets to support decision-making.Fresh graduates are welcome to apply!