Category Manager – Retail

Reporting to : International Chief Purchasing Officer

Reported by : N/A

Targets of the position:

1. Develop his categories so that all SKUs have strong volume and excellent quality
2. In order to do so he does everything possible to become an expert of his categories with excellent knowledge of the local as well as international markets.
3. Develop as many Private label as possible.
4. Ensure lowest cost and best terms and conditions for the company
5. Works will all departments in collaboration in each subject, in order to get the best results for the company.

Specific powers and Responsibilities:

1. Negotiates all purchasing conditions like purchasing prices, payment days, and other relevant terms and conditions like minimum order quantities.
2. Suggest items to be added to his categories
3. Suggest items drop from his categories
4. Decides on additional manufacturers for the production of Private Labels.
5. Performs regular quality tests, laboratory test and tastings inside the company for the items in his category, especially before selecting a new item for the assortment.
6. Acts in accordance with the General Principles of Purchasing Policies.
7. Clarifies severe quality issues and suggests necessary actions.
8. Follow ups existing contracts with the supplier, and prior to the end of the duration he decides on new contracts.
9. Informs the regions about important legal information or modifications, new purchasing conditions, packaging modifications.
10. Decides on the volume by region, in case of shortages.
11. Decides which supplier is in charge for the deliveries to the different regions
12. Decides on the laboratory test for new existing products
13. Is authorized to sign Purchasing Contract together with the Central Purchasing Officer.