Senior Non-Food Buying & Category Leader

Makro Philippines; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Makro Philippines is seeking a Manager – Buyer (Non-Food) to lead category management, sourcing, and commercial execution across the Non-Food division in the Philippines. You will develop strategies, optimize assortment and pricing, manage supplier partnerships, and drive sales, margin, and inventory performance in wholesale and retail operations.

You will lead Buyers and Category Assistants, collaborate with Marketing, Store Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance, and ensure category plans align

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in buying, category management, merchandising, procurement, or commercial management.
• 2–3 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Strong experience in Non-Food categories such as household, personal care, general merchandise, consumer goods, or related categories.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiation, vendor management, assortment planning, pricing, promotions, and commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of retail and wholesale business dynamics, category profitability, inventory management, and market trends.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to interpret sales, margin, inventory, and market data and translate insights into business actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of category strategies, assortment planning, pricing, and commercial plans for assigned Non-Food categories.
• Develop category plans aligned with business objectives, customer needs, market trends, and overall company strategy.
• Lead supplier sourcing, negotiation, and relationship management to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, rebates, promotions, and other opportunities.
• Manage and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with terms, service levels, product availability, and business requirements.
• Monitor sales, margin, inventory, sell-through, and other KPI to identify risks, gaps, and growth opportunities.
• Drive assortment optimization by evaluating product productivity, market demand, profitability, and opportunities for new or exclusive products.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Pricing optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or related field

Job description

Makro Philippines is seeking a Manager – Buyer (Non-Food) to lead category management, sourcing, and commercial execution across the Non-Food division in the Philippines. You will develop strategies, optimize assortment and pricing, manage supplier partnerships, and drive sales, margin, and inventory performance in wholesale and retail operations.

You will lead Buyers and Category Assistants, collaborate with Marketing, Store Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance, and ensure category plans align