Buyer - (FMCG & Staples Procurement)

Role & responsibilities

Manage category buying and procurement

Identify products based on customer demand, sales trends, store requirements, and category performance.

Coordinate with suppliers/vendors for pricing, availability, MOQ, payment terms, and delivery schedules.

Negotiate purchase prices, margins, trade schemes, discounts, and commercial terms.

Plan and maintain the product assortment across stores.

Monitor inventory levels, stock availability, aging, and replenishment.

Analyze sales, margins, sell-through, and inventory data to improve buying decisions.

Work with operations, inventory, category, finance, and supply-chain teams to ensure smooth product availability.

Track new product launches, promotions, seasonal demand, and competitor pricing.

Maintain vendor relationships and resolve supply, quality, pricing, and delivery issues.

Prepare and analyze MIS/reports related to procurement, sales, margins, and inventory.

Ensure products are procured within the required cost, quality, and service-level targets.

Typical skills required

Vendor management & negotiation

Procurement and buying

Excel / Google Sheets

Sales & inventory analysis

Category management

Pricing and margin understanding

Forecasting and replenishment

Strong communication and coordination