Procurement Category Specialist
Core
Manage product categories by selecting items, negotiating with suppliers, and finalizing catalogs to shape customer assortments and promotions.
Role type
Category Specialist (Procurement)
Builds
Product assortments, supplier contracts, and promotional strategies for wholesale customers.
Domain
Wholesale retail / HoReCa and trade sectors
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, product selection, contract management, data analysis, MS Excel, system documentation
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder communication, problem analysis
Technologies
MS Office (Excel), internal purchasing/selling price systems
Responsibilities
Build and manage product category from selection to catalog finalization; Collaborate with Distribution Centers, Sales, Marketing, and Logistics; Track and update special offers for customer segments; Cooperate with Layout team for product placement; Maintain supplier contract records and update pricing in systems
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level (1-3 years experience)