Category Buyer Associate

Grab; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 15.000.000 - 25.000.000; Full time

Job summary

Grab is seeking a Retail Buyer in Jakarta to manage Fresh & Frozen product categories. This role involves supplier management, pricing strategies, and strategic product selection to drive sales growth. The ideal candidate has extensive retail experience, especially in perishable products, and excels at negotiation and analysis.

Benefits

Term Life Insurance

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

FlexWork arrangements

Parental and Birthday leave

Grabber Assistance Programme

Love-all-Serve-all volunteering leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in retail buying or merchandising.
• Experience in Fresh & Frozen product categories.
• Demonstrated proficiency in securing deals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial Analysis

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheets

Job description

Company Description

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

Increase

Get to Know the Team

At GrabMart Kilat, we're not just building the fastest-growing instant commerce platform — we're building a team that's passionate, driven, and full of energy. As an important vertical under GrabMart ID, we specialize in delivering daily essentials, groceries, and FMCG products to customers in under 30 minutes — and we do it with a whole lot of heart. You'll be part of a dynamic team that believes in ownership, positivity, and growth. You will report to the Manager.

Get to Know the Role

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)
• Demonstrated proficiency in securing deals, commercial analysis, and partner management.
• Experience with retail business including perishable product handling, quality standards, and best 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:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.