Junior Buyer: Category Strategy & Growth

ELEVON CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ELEVON CONSULTING PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Category Manager to drive growth and performance of assigned product categories.

You will apply a structured category management approach to enhance financial results, strengthen customer appeal, and improve market competitiveness in a fast-paced retail environment, with a focus on Tampines North. You will develop strategic plans, manage assortments, plan promotions, and lead supplier negotiations to maximise profitability and stock

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in category management, procurement, or KAM.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven sales and profit improvements.
• Solid knowledge in sourcing or buying.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business plans to meet category sales, profit, and income targets.
• Build and manage an effective product assortment based on customer needs and evolving market trends.
• Plan and implement promotional activities that deliver excitement and incremental revenue.
• Contribute to shrink reduction through effective purchasing and stock management practices.
• Define placement strategies and planograms that enhance customer experience and improve product flow.
• Formulate competitive pricing strategies that deliver strong customer value while meeting business goals.
• Foster good supplier partnerships to maximise trading terms, discounts, and joint business opportunities.
• Lead private label development within assigned categories to strengthen profitability and assortment differentiation.
• Ensure adherence to company processes and policies, including stock ageing, write-off controls, and inventory discipline.

Skills

Category management

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ELEVON CONSULTING PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Category Manager to drive growth and performance of assigned product categories.

You will apply a structured category management approach to enhance financial results, strengthen customer appeal, and improve market competitiveness in a fast-paced retail environment, with a focus on Tampines North. You will develop strategic plans, manage assortments, plan promotions, and lead supplier negotiations to maximise profitability and stock