Buying-Home-Tableware & Kitchenware

This role is responsible for driving both top-line growth and bottom-line profitability through strategic sourcing, optimal product assortment, vendor negotiations, inventory control, and space planning. The role includes ownership of range planning, procurement, merchandising alignment, and planogram execution to ensure customer-centric assortments and commercial success. Key Responsibilities / Job Duties: 1. Revenue and Profitability Ownership Take complete accountability for achieving the category’s sales (top line) and margin (bottom line) targets. Collaborate with planning and merchandising teams to forecast, monitor, and deliver profitability goals. Strategically align buying decisions with business goals and financial KPIs. 2. Sourcing and Vendor Management Identify and onboard vendors offering value, quality, and innovation in tableware and kitchenware. Foster long-term supplier partnerships with a focus on performance, compliance, and margin delivery. Conduct regular reviews and renegotiations to maximize value from the supply base. 3. Procurement and Negotiation Place purchase orders with optimal MOQs and price points. Negotiate effectively to maximize margin contributions while maintaining product quality and lead times. 4. Product Assortment and Merchandising Alignment Select a balanced assortment that aligns with customer needs, brand strategy, and market trends. Ensure seasonal refreshes, innovation pipeline, and gap analysis in product offerings. 5. Inventory and Supply Chain Efficiency Maintain healthy stock levels with minimal obsolescence and markdowns. Forecast demand accurately and align procurement cycles with promotional calendars. 6. Quality and Regulatory Compliance Ensure all products meet internal standards and external compliance requirements. Liaise with QA teams to address non-conformances and product issues. 7. Space Planning and Planogramming Collaborate with visual merchandising and retail teams to plan effective in-store layouts. Develop planograms that optimize product visibility, turnover, and category productivity. 8. Reporting and Insights Use sell-through, inventory, and margin data to drive informed decisions. Generate actionable reports for senior management and cross-functional teams. Show more Show less