Groceries Retail Buyer-Jakarta

LAZADA.CO.ID; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 498.421.000 - 830.703.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online retail platform in Jakarta is seeking a Retail Operations Manager to manage categories and brand partnerships effectively. The role involves market research, supplier negotiation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive commercial success. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers an excellent opportunity to influence retail strategies in a thriving online marketplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from any discipline.
• Good command of English, both oral and written.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proactive and results-oriented with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple product categories.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Good time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of finance and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned categories and Brand partners for operational excellence.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and align strategies.
• Act as key contact for Brands and provide performance analysis.
• Negotiate with suppliers for pricing and trading terms.
• Educate brands on promotional tools and engage in campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for execution.
• Monitor sales performance and adjust strategies.
• Onboard new principals and negotiate trading terms.
• Lead projects to achieve breakthroughs in online retail.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Manage assigned categories and Brand partners to achieve Commercial and Retail Operational excellence on Lazada, while developing the assortment for assigned categories, ensuring a balanced mix of demand and profitability.

Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, customer preferences, and competitor strategies, and align them to internal strategies.

Act as key point of contact for Brands related to the assigned categories, providing performance analysis and solutions to their current business problems or inquiries.

Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and other promo mechanics, as well as Trading Terms, while maintaining strong relationships.

Educate brands on Lazada platform promotional tools, features, and policies, and engage them to participate in campaigns.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operation, Marketing, and Campaign teams, to ensure smooth operational and campaign execution.

Monitor sales performance and inventory levels, adjusting purchasing strategies to maximize profitability and minimize out-of-stock and overstock.

Onboard new principals and negotiate new Trading Terms.

Able to lead projects and initiatives to achieve a breakthrough in the online Retail industry.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from any discipline.
• Good command of English, both oral and written.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proactive and results-oriented with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple product categories.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Good time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of finance and budgeting.

About the company: Lazada Group has grown to become the leading online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia, with about 5,500 employees in the region.