Category Buyer Associate

PT Solusi Transportasi Indonesia; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; USD 15.000 - 25.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in quick-commerce retail seeks an experienced Retail Buyer to manage Fresh & Frozen product categories in Jakarta. The role involves product sourcing, supplier management, and strategic pricing to enhance sales growth. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and inclusivity while driving market trends.

Benefits

Term Life Insurance

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Parental Leave

Birthday Leave

Volunteering Leave

Grabber Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in retail buying or merchandising, specifically in Fresh & Frozen categories.
• Proficiency in securing deals and commercial analysis.
• Experience in retail with perishable products and quality standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Retail Buying

Supplier Management

Pricing Strategies

Market Analysis

Negotiation

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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 seeking 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. This role is 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.

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