Buyer

LCC - Liberty Commercial Center Inc.; Tabaco; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

LCC - Liberty Commercial Center Inc. in Tabaco City, Albay, is seeking a Buyer who combines strategic vision with hands-on buying expertise to secure competitive prices and a balanced assortment.

You will manage supplier relationships, analyze sales trends, and optimize inventory to meet daily customer needs. The role requires 3–5 years in buying or procurement within supermarket, retail, or FMCG environments, a Bachelor’s degree in business-related field, and strong Excel and data analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in buying, merchandising, category management, or procurement in supermarket/retail/FMCG.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, inventory management, and purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase products based on demand and sales trends.
• Manage categories to ensure optimal merchandise assortment.
• Negotiate pricing, trade terms, discounts, and promotions with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate replenishment to avoid stockouts.
• Analyze sales performance and inventory turnover to guide decisions.
• Coordinate timely supplier delivery and resolve supply issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on promotions and launches.
• Monitor competitor pricing and product offerings.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Inventory management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

POS systems

Job description

Are you a strategic and results-driven professional with a passion for retail, product selection, and supplier management? Join our supermarket team as a Buyer and help deliver the right products at competitive prices to meet our customers’ everyday needs. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate favorable prices and trade terms, analyze sales trends and customer preferences, and optimize inventory levels to ensure product availability, drive category growth, and achieve sales and profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase products based on customer demand, sales trends, and business requirements.
• Manage assigned product categories to ensure an optimal merchandise assortment.
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, trade agreements, discounts, rebates, and promotional support.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to maintain stock availability while minimizing overstock and stock-outs.
• Analyze sales performance, inventory turnover, and market trends to make informed buying decisions.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve supply-related issues.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to execute promotional activities and product launches.
• Monitor competitor pricing and product offerings to maintain market competitiveness.
• Prepare buying plans, purchase orders, and reports on sales, inventory, and supplier performance.
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities for product improvement and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in buying, merchandising, category management, or procurement, preferably in the supermarket, retail, or FMCG industry.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, inventory management, and purchasing processes.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other business reporting tools.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Willing to be assigned to Tabaco City, Albay.