Category Buyer Associate

Grab; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Grab, a leading Superapp in Southeast Asia, is seeking a Category Buyer Associate to manage their Fresh & Frozen product category. You will be responsible for sourcing, supplier management, and strategic pricing, ensuring product quality and compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong retail buying background and proven negotiation skills. Join us at Grab where we prioritize your well-being and career growth, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Term Life Insurance

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

GrabFlex benefits package

Parental and Birthday leave

LASA volunteering leave

Grabber Assistance Programme

FlexWork arrangements

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in retail buying, especially in Fresh & Frozen categories.
• Proven ability in securing deals and partner management.
• Experience with perishable product handling and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop merchandising strategies for Fresh & Frozen categories.
• Identify and negotiate with suppliers for pricing and quality.
• Analyze sales data to improve category performance.

Skills

Retail Buying

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Commercial Analysis

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheets

Job description

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About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading Superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Retail Buyer to manage the Fresh & Frozen product category in our quick-commerce retail business. You will be responsible for product sourcing, supplier management, pricing strategies, category development, and increasing sales growth through strategic product selection and promotions. You will be based in our Jakarta office.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Develop merchandising strategies for Fresh & Frozen categories that align with Grab's goals, customer preferences, and market trends.
• Identify, source, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, high-quality products, reliable supply, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Analyze sales data, market demand, and customer behavior to increase product assortment, inventory management, and category performance.
• Manage vendor relationships through performance evaluations, compliance monitoring, and joint business planning.
• Coordinate with supply chain, operations, marketing, and strategic planning teams to ensure the delivery, proper handling, and execution of promotional campaigns and product launches.

Qualifications

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in retail buying or merchandising, specifically in Fresh & Frozen categories (Modern Trade or Supermarket/Hypermarket environment)
• Proven ability in securing deals, commercial analysis, and partner management.
• Experience with retail business including perishable product handling, quality standards, and sourcing practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Spreadsheets.

Additional Information

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• GrabFlex benefits package tailored to your needs.
• Parental and Birthday leave, and LASA volunteering leave.
• Confidential Grabber Assistance Programme for support.
• FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours.

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace, providing equal opportunity for growth and performance, regardless of background or attributes.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Software Development