Category Management Manager (Manager II - Buying)

Manager - Buying

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Details

Core Areas : Product Sourcing and Selection, Vendor Management, Inventory

Management & Fill Rate, Negotiation, Problem solving and stakeholder management

Qualification : 2+ years of experience in category & buying.

Our Story

Founded in 2021 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto is on a mission to save you time —making every second count towards life's real joys. Our platform has revolutionised rapid commerce in India with cutting-edge technology and strategically optimised delivery hubs. Zepto offers an extensive range of 45,000+ products, from fresh groceries to electronics, beauty essentials, apparels, toys and more, delivering across 50+ cities in 10 minutes

Zepto Café extends our commitment to convenience, featuring a curated menu of over 200 fresh items.

Your Role

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic buying manager to join our

category team. This role is essential in shaping the product assortment and ensuring

that we offer a compelling and diverse range of products to our customers. The ideal

candidate will have a strong background in buying and merchandising, excellent

negotiation skills, and a proven track record in an ecommerce environment

Key Responsibilities :

1. Product Assortment :

• Source and select a wide range of products that align with our category

strategy and meet customer demands.

and competitive offerings.

assortment.

2. Supplier Relationship Management :

manufacturers.

exclusivity where possible.

standards of products.

3. Inventory Management :

minimize excess inventory.

decisions.

obsolescence.

4. Sales and Marketing Collaboration :

promotional strategies that drive product visibility and sales.

placement and presentation.

5. Customer Focus :

ensuring products meet customer expectations and preferences.

and enhance the shopping experience.

purchased products.

What We’re Looking For

Why Join Us?

flagbearer for demand in this journey.

giving our team strong equity to create lasting wealth as our company grows.