Senior Buyer

LCC - Liberty Commercial Center Inc.; Tabaco; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

LCC - Liberty Commercial Center Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead purchasing strategies and supplier negotiations for Tabaco City's supermarket team.

The role focuses on optimizing product assortment, inventory, and profitability while ensuring timely delivery of quality products. You will analyze sales trends, manage pricing and promotions, and collaborate with merchandising and store operations to drive sales growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years in buying, purchasing, or merchandising, preferably in supermarket/retail.
• Strong supplier negotiations, product sourcing, inventory planning, and pricing skills.
• Knowledge of sales analysis, demand forecasting, and inventory management.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant business systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing strategies to achieve sales, profitability, and inventory targets.
• Lead supplier sourcing and negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable trade terms.
• Analyze sales trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities to identify opportunities.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory levels to maximize category performance.
• Ensure product availability and timely deliveries while minimizing overstocking and wastage.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved quality.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and store operations to execute sales and promotions.
• Analyze purchasing reports and propose initiatives to improve sales and profitability.
• Mentor and guide junior buyers to strengthen team performance.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Business systems

Job description

Are you a strategic retail professional passionate about product selection, supplier partnerships, and driving business growth? Join our supermarket team as a Senior Buyer in Tabaco City, Albay. Lead purchasing strategies, negotiate competitive supplier deals, optimize product assortment and inventory, and drive sales and profitability while ensuring quality products are available to meet our customers’ everyday needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing strategies to achieve sales, profitability, and inventory targets.

• Lead supplier sourcing and negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable trade terms.

• Analyze sales trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities to identify business opportunities.

• Manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory levels to maximize category performance.

• Ensure product availability and timely deliveries while minimizing overstocking, out-of-stocks, and wastage.

• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved product quality.

• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and store operations teams to execute sales and promotional strategies.

• Analyze purchasing reports and recommend initiatives to improve sales, inventory turnover, and profitability.

• Mentor and guide junior buyers to strengthen team performance and purchasing effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or a related field.

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in buying, purchasing, or merchandising, preferably in the supermarket or retail industry.

• Strong expertise in supplier negotiations, product sourcing, inventory planning, and retail pricing.

• Knowledge of sales analysis, demand forecasting, and inventory management.

• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant business systems.

• Strategic, results-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Willing to work onsite in Tabaco City, Albay.