Category Buyer

CLC Marketing Ventures Corp.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CLC Marketing Ventures Corp. is seeking a Category Buyer for a full-time, on-site role in Metro Manila. You will manage product categories, plan purchases, monitor inventory, and ensure product availability across channels.

You will analyze sales and market data to identify trends and recommend assortment, pricing, and promotions while negotiating with suppliers on terms and contracts. Collaboration with sales, marketing and finance is essential.

Qualifications

• Category management experience including product assortment, pricing, and inventory planning.
• Proficiency in supplier and contract negotiation to secure favorable terms and partnerships.
• Strong analytics to interpret sales, cost and market data for decisions.
• Experience in purchasing and procurement, including order placement and vendor coordination.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple categories.
• Experience with spreadsheets and SAP or purchasing systems; retail or distribution is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned product categories, including planning purchases, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring product availability across channels.
• Analyze sales and market data, identify trends, and recommend product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies to maximize category performance.
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, terms, and contracts.
• Evaluate supplier performance and maintain strong relationships to secure competitive advantages.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as sales, marketing, and finance to align category plans with overall business goals.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Category management

Supplier negotiation

Contract negotiation

Analytics

Procurement

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Marketing

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Company Description

CLC Marketing Ventures Corp. is a Philippines-based company headquartered at 116-A Sauyo Road, Novaliches, Quezon City, in the National Capital Region. The organization operates within Metro Manila's dynamic commercial environment, providing opportunities to work closely with local and regional suppliers and partners. Team members can expect a business setting that values reliability, efficiency, and strong vendor relationships. The company's location offers access to a wide range of retail and distribution channels, creating a practical environment for procurement and category management professionals.

Role Description

The Category Buyer is a full-time, on-site role based in Metro Manila. This role is responsible for managing assigned product categories, including planning purchases, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring product availability across channels. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing sales and market data, identifying trends, and recommending product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies to maximize category performance. The Category Buyer will negotiate with suppliers on pricing, terms, and contracts, evaluate supplier performance, and maintain strong relationships to secure competitive advantages. The role also involves coordinating with internal teams such as sales, marketing, and finance to align category plans with overall business goals, while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong category management skills, including experience in product assortment, pricing, and inventory planning.
• Proficiency in supplier negotiation and contract negotiation to secure favorable terms and maintain long-term partnerships.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales, cost, and market data for decision-making.
• Experience in purchasing and procurement processes, including order placement and vendor coordination.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and present recommendations clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple categories or projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and SAP or purchasing systems; experience in retail or distribution is an advantage.