Job Description

Role Overview
This role is responsible for shaping and managing the overall performance of the Small Appliances category, from product selection and supplier partnerships through to pricing, promotions, and in-store execution. The position plays a key role in driving revenue growth, profitability, and market competitiveness while leading and developing a junior buying team member.

Key Accountabilities

Supplier Partnership & Sourcing

• Source, assess, and onboard suppliers that can support long-term category growth and product innovation.
• Maintain close working relationships with strategic partners to ensure cost competitiveness, consistent quality, and reliable supply.
• Oversee commercial terms, contract compliance, pricing accuracy, and issue resolution.
• Visit suppliers and manufacturing sites regularly to evaluate production capability, quality systems, and collaboration potential.

Category & Product Strategy

• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity to identify new product opportunities and assortment improvements.
• Review category performance with senior stakeholders and implement actions to improve sales and margin results.
• Lead product development and improvement initiatives, ensuring products align with category positioning and quality expectations.
• Track performance metrics and proactively address underperforming items or ranges.

Pricing, Promotion & Go-to-Market Execution

• Define pricing frameworks that balance competitiveness with margin objectives.
• Work closely with Marketing and Operations teams to plan product launches, promotional events, and key campaigns.
• Ensure promotional activities are effectively executed and deliver on traffic, conversion, and revenue goals.

Operational Excellence & Store Engagement

• Ensure stores receive accurate and timely information related to products, suppliers, ordering processes, and promotions.
• Conduct store visits to assess execution, product presentation, and customer feedback.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and improve in-store performance.

People & Performance Management

• Manage, coach, and develop an Assistant Buyer to support daily operations and future capability building.
• Set clear priorities, objectives, and development plans for the team.
• Prepare and present insights on market trends, competitive landscape, and category performance to senior management.

Requirements & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in buying, sourcing, category management, or commercial roles within retail, wholesale, or consumer goods.
• Strong track record in managing suppliers and driving category performance.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in English, with confidence working in an international or cross-cultural environment.

If you are interested in this role, please submit your up to date details as soon as possible, ANCOR are committed to providing a shortlist to our client in the next week and we would therefore encourage you to apply immediately to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

For more information, please contact Nisha, you can email at tanisha@ancor.co.th or call 0808959558