Job Description – Senior Buyer, Mobiles & Tablets

Position Overview

The Senior Buyer – Mobiles & Tablets is responsible for managing the commercial performance of the category by driving sales, margin, stock availability, and inventory health. The role focuses on category growth, supplier management, assortment optimization, and execution of commercial plans to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Category Management

• Own sales, margin, availability, and aging KPIs.


• Develop category plans and growth strategies.


• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.

Supplier Management

• Manage relationships with vendors and brand principals.


• Negotiate pricing, rebates, marketing support, and commercial terms.


• Conduct regular business reviews with suppliers.

Assortment & Inventory Management

• Manage product range and lifecycle.


• Decide which brands and models to grow or phase out.


• Ensure healthy inventory levels and minimize aging stock.

Commercial Planning

• Build and execute promotional plans and product launches.


• Analyze sales and profitability performance.


• Recommend pricing and corrective actions to achieve targets.

Reporting & Collaboration

• Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports.


• Work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, Operations, and E-Commerce teams to ensure successful execution.

Key KPIs

• Sales


• Margin %


• Gross Profit


• Stock Availability


• Inventory Days


• Aging Stock


• Sell-through


• Average Selling Price (ASP)


• Supplier Income and Rebates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.


• 5+ years of experience in Buying or Category Management.


• Experience in Mobiles, Tablets, or Consumer Electronics preferred.


• Strong negotiation, analytical, and Excel skills.

Success Profile

A successful Senior Buyer acts as a category owner, balancing growth, profitability, availability, and inventory health while making strategic decisions to maximize business performance.