Job Purpose 

As a Category Specialist, you will assist in the sourcing and purchasing of goods at most competitive prices and in a timely manner. You will manage a specific category or categories and will be responsible of the overall awareness & visibility, performance and follow up of the category.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage stock responsibly and ensure that replenishment, transfer and forecasting are done systematically.
• Analyze, grow and monitor the performance of your specific category.
• Monitor open orders and ageing stock.
• Nurture the relationship with current suppliers.
• Prepare various reports - weekly, sales and open orders.
• Analyze and build the line up in terms of pricing and positioning.
• Come forward with recommendations and positive changes.
• Assist in the administrative tasks of the procurement process (e.g. process credit notes, purchase orders etc.).
• Prepare promotional campaigns for both Retail & B2B and validate with the Procurement Manager.
• Perform regular market visits and competitors' analysis.  

Profile

• HSC or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience in a related field
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent knowledge of Excel specifically Vlookup and pivot table functions
• Fully computer literate 

Benefits

• Health and Pension Schemes
• 24hr Personal Accident Cover
• Staff Happiness Programs
• Company Doctor
• Staff Discount