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Category Buyer – Indian Market (3 month Temp)
This role is onsite 5 days a week in Fremont, CA. About the Role: The Category Buyer for the Indian Market is responsible for executing merchandising strategies, assisting in sourcing the right products, and developing targeted assortments to drive growth and elevate category performance. This role requires strong market analysis, vendor negotiation, and product sourcing capabilities. Responsibilities: Source and onboard the right products and suppliers to support assortment expansion and market development. Monitor key metrics such as product availability and vendor fulfillment rates to ensure delightful user experience on the platform. Assist in assessing the current assortment to identify product gaps and category growth opportunities. Manage vendors, including cost control and price negotiations, product quality and customer service feedback, payment terms, and fulfillment performance. Collaborate on promotional planning to drive performance. Assist in determining the right price points and promotional strategies to increase market share and customer penetration. Conduct market research and monitor food trends to uncover new assortment opportunities. Manage the category buying operations which includes supervising PO creations, delivery schedules, payment clearances, warehouse queries and so on. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or MBA or advanced degree. 1+ year of experience in Business, Supply Chain or a related field. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills to drive pricing and assortment decisions. Strong potential in vendor management and negotiation, and buying/ sourcing – While direct experience may be limited. Ability to identify growth opportunities through market research and competitive benchmarking. Clear and structured communication skills with cross-functional collaboration (e.g., Marketing, Ops, Accounting). Proactive mindset with a sense of ownership and accountability. Deep understanding of Indian consumer behavior and cultural food preferences. Preferred skills: Experience in buying, sourcing, merchandising, or category management roles. Background in high-growth startups or fast-paced retail/e-commerce companies. Involvement in supplier negotiations, product lifecycle planning, and promotional strategy. Familiarity with merchandising tools, procurement systems, ERP platforms, or similar tools. Experience in Indian grocery retail or e-commerce environments. Compensation Range The US base salary range for this full-time position is $74,500 - $87,500. This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits. Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
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This role is onsite 5 days a week in Fremont, CA. About the Role: The Category Buyer for the Indian Market is responsible for executing merchandising strategies, assisting in sourcing the right products, and developing targeted assortments to drive growth and elevate category performance. This role requires strong market analysis, vendor negotiation, and product sourcing capabilities. Responsibilities: Source and onboard the right products and suppliers to support assortment expansion and market development. Monitor key metrics such as product availability and vendor fulfillment rates to ensure delightful user experience on the platform. Assist in assessing the current assortment to identify product gaps and category growth opportunities. Manage vendors, including cost control and price negotiations, product quality and customer service feedback, payment terms, and fulfillment performance. Collaborate on promotional planning to drive performance. Assist in determining the right price points and promotional strategies to increase market share and customer penetration. Conduct market research and monitor food trends to uncover new assortment opportunities. Manage the category buying operations which includes supervising PO creations, delivery schedules, payment clearances, warehouse queries and so on. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or MBA or advanced degree. 1+ year of experience in Business, Supply Chain or a related field. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills to drive pricing and assortment decisions. Strong potential in vendor management and negotiation, and buying/ sourcing – While direct experience may be limited. Ability to identify growth opportunities through market research and competitive benchmarking. Clear and structured communication skills with cross-functional collaboration (e.g., Marketing, Ops, Accounting). Proactive mindset with a sense of ownership and accountability. Deep understanding of Indian consumer behavior and cultural food preferences. Preferred skills: Experience in buying, sourcing, merchandising, or category management roles. Background in high-growth startups or fast-paced retail/e-commerce companies. Involvement in supplier negotiations, product lifecycle planning, and promotional strategy. Familiarity with merchandising tools, procurement systems, ERP platforms, or similar tools. Experience in Indian grocery retail or e-commerce environments. Compensation Range The US base salary range for this full-time position is $74,500 - $87,500. This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits. Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
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