Category Manager Sweets & Confectionary

METRO/MAKRO; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited invites an experienced procurement professional to lead supplier relationship management, identify and onboard new suppliers, and develop pricing strategies within our wholesale business.

You will analyze sales trends, track KPIs, research market movements, and collaborate with suppliers to expand product offerings and attract new customers, contributing to growth and competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• University degree (Master or Bachelor) in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or any Management Degree from a recognized University with at least 5 years of experience in the relevant industry.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate pricing and contracts and address escalated supplier issues.
• New Supplier Acquisition: Identify and onboard new suppliers to expand product offerings and improve sourcing options.
• Customer Acquisition: Develop and implement strategies to attract new customers to the category.
• Sales Analysis and Performance Tracking: Analyze sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, track key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on progress.
• Market Research: Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences; use this information to inform category strategy.
• Product Development: Identify opportunities to introduce new products or improve existing ones; work with suppliers to develop exclusive offerings.
• Pricing Strategy: Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximize profitability and competitiveness.

Skills

Stakeholder Mgmt

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Growth Mindset

People Skills

Result Orientation

Change Management

Social Skills

Education

MBA / BBA in Business Administration

Job description

METRO opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 & expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad & Faisalabad.
METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP’s sales division METRO Cash & Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees.

Job Description

Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate pricing and contracts and address escalated supplier issues.

New Supplier Acquisition: Identify and onboard new suppliers to expand product offerings and improve sourcing options.

Customer Acquisition: Develop and implement strategies to attract new customers to the category. This might involve targeted marketing campaigns, promotions, or partnerships.

Sales Analysis and Performance Tracking: Analyze sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, track key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on progress.

Market Research: Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences; use this information to inform category strategy.

Product Development: Identify opportunities to introduce new products or improve existing ones; work with suppliers to develop exclusive offerings.

Pricing Strategy: Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximize profitability and competitiveness.

Qualifications

University degree (Master or Bachelor) in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or any Management Degree from a recognized University with at least 5 years of experience in the relevant industry

Additional Information

Functional Skills:

• Proximity to Business & People
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation
• Result Orientation
• Growth Mindset
• Excellent levels of subject knowledge & the ability to share & transfer the same to others in a simple, easy to understand manner.
• Analytical & Strategic Competence
• Social skills & Ability to bring about change