Buyer Manager

Big C Supercenter Public Co., Ltd. (Phra Khanong, Bangkok City, Thailand)

Bangkok, Thailand

Big C Supercenter Public Company Limited is one of the leading retailers in Thailand and Southeast Asia. As a subsidiary of Berli Jucker Public Co. Ltd., one of the top 20 stock-listed Thai companies by Market Cap, we operate hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores in Thailand and closely support our sister companies B’sMart in Vietnam and M-Point Mart in Laos. Big C is a true multi-format retailer: Our “Big C Supercenter” (hypermarket) and “Big C Market” (supermarket) stores offer fresh and dry food, clothing and accessories, electric appliances, and home decor and accessories; Mini Big C convenience stores provide convenience and grocery items for daily use; our Pure Pharmacy stores offer health, beauty, pharmaceutical and well-being products. Moreover, our customers can order directly on Big C Shopping Online www.bigc.co.th, we deliver all our products in 2 hours (in BKK / include fresh food) and we deliver next day or they can pick up in our stores upcountry. Our stores also provide rental spaces to 3rd party tenants. Big C operates 980 retail outlets comprising of 131 Hypermarkets, 59 Big C Markets, 464 Mini Big C stores, 142 Pure Drugstores and 184 shopping malls.

About this position

The Buyer Manager is responsible for product selection, supplier management, inventory management, market analysis, cost management, compliance, collaboration with other departments, and reporting on purchasing activities.

Responsibilities

• Product Selection: Identify and source new products that meet the company’s standards for quality and profitability.
• Supplier Management: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels and forecast demand to prevent overstocking or stock outs.
• Market Analyst: Conduct market research to identify trends, new products, and competitive pricing.
• Cost Management: Negotiate pricing and terms to ensure the best value for the company while maintaining product quality.
• Compliance: Ensure all products meet regulatory requirements and company standards for safety and quality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as marketing and sales, to align purchasing strategies with overall business goals.
• Reporting: Prepare and present reports on purchasing, including cost analysis, supplier performance, and market trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Marketing, Business Administration any related fields.
• Experience in driving sale or marketing.
• Merchandise or Buying Strategy and mindset.
• At least 3-5 years in buying, merchandising, sourcing, purchasing, category management from retail business, department store, supermarket chain firm.
• Strong negotiation skills with proactive, initiative, and work well under high pressure.
• Good command of Thai and English and computer literary, preferable in Excel.