Buyer - Fresh - #1132005

The candidate will be responsible for delivering strong commercial outcomes through data-driven and customer-led decisions, while working under tight timelines in a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, has a deep sense of ownership, and combines analytical acumen with a practical approach to execution.

Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with company objectives and customer needs.

• Conduct regular reviews of category portfolio, pricing architecture, promotion strategy and merchandising principles.

• Identify opportunities to grow market share and enhance shopper perception of quality and value.

Supplier Management

• Resourceful and negotiate to secure competitive pricing, stable supply, and best quality for fish & seafood.

• Build strong relationships with key vendors to ensure quality assurance and supply sustainability.

• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality, and sourcing standards.

Pricing & Promotions Management

• Monitor market and consumer preferences, and competitor pricing to maintain competitiveness.

• Manage regular, tactical, and seasonal promotions to drive traffic and conversion.

• Work with key suppliers to secure supply for promotion.

• Submit, track and measure promotions.

Sales & Performance Management

• Monitor category sales, profitability, and stockholding; take timely corrective actions.

• Analyse shopper behaviour, transaction data, and market trends to drive performance improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, night buying, task force, supply chain, and marketing to ensure effective end-to-end execution.

• Align with the Food Safety and Quality team to ensure compliance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or buying - ideally in the fish & seafood, fresh food, FMCG or supermarket industry.

• Demonstrated resilience and ability to perform under pressure with tight timelines. Quick turnaround.

• Strong analytical and commercial skills; comfortable with interpreting data and making fast decisions.

• Enterprising, hands-on mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Excellent negotiation, strong communication and supplier management skills.

• A self-starter who proactively initiates actions to drive category excellence.

• Adaptable to change and willing to occasionally work beyond standard office hours to meet business needs.

Preferred Skills

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Food Science, or a related field.

• Passion for food and a keen interest in the seafood category.

Working hours: 8.30am to 6pm (Mon to Fri), hybrid arrangement

Working location: FairPrice Hub (next to Joo Koon MRT)