Role Objectives:
We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Electronics Category Manager to lead and scale our electronics category. You'll be responsible for end-to-end category strategyfrom supplier selection and contract negotiation to pricing, inventory planning, and performance optimization. Your goal: grow category sales, enhance product offerings, and maximize profitability while delivering a best-in-class customer experience.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Category Strategy & Planning:
- Develop and own the strategic roadmap for the Electronics category.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to uncover trends, identify market gaps, and explore growth opportunities.
- Design and execute pricing strategies aimed at improving margins and driving sales performance.
Supplier Management:
- Source and negotiate with key manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers to build strong, value-driven partnerships.
- Monitor supplier performance against defined KPIs including pricing, product quality, availability, and lead times.
- Lead cost-reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing and effective negotiation.
Product & Inventory Management:
- Expand the product portfolio in line with customer demand and emerging industry trends.
- Collaborate with demand planning and supply chain teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and availability.
- Track product performance and implement rationalization or promotional strategies where needed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Marketing to support new product launches and category campaigns.
- Work with Product teams to enhance online merchandising and improve search visibility.
- Coordinate with Finance and Operations on budget planning, forecasting, and performance tracking.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
- Analyze key performance indicators such as sales, margin, and return rates to optimize overall category health.
- Develop business cases and data-backed reports to support new initiatives, promotions, and supplier negotiations.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, or procurementpreferably within the electronics space
- Deep understanding of electronics products, market dynamics, and vendor landscape
- Proven success managing complex supplier negotiations
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
