Tirane, ofrohet vend pune Category Manager

SPAR · 09.05.2023, 17:10

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

SPAR Albania ltd. is an affiliate of BALFIN Group operating in the sector of food retail with the right of exclusivity of the name “SPAR”.
Balkan Finance Investment Group, BALFIN Group, is one of the most significant and successful investment groups in the Western Balkans region. Geographically, BALFIN Group is present in Austria, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Switzerland, Croatia, and the Netherlands, employing approximately 5,200 people. The activities of the BALFIN Group comprise real estate, wholesale and retail, banking, asset management, media, education, and logistics. BALFIN Group is growing steadily, having a positive impact on the communities through economic development, employment opportunities, innovation, and social investment.

Job position: Category Manager
Department: Commercial
Location: Head Office

Summary: To carry out, find and apply strategies for the relevant category where he is responsible; To achieve and benefit from optimal costs through effective negotiations with different suppliers and to identify the best way for the most efficient costs; Ensures that the company will have the right product, at the right time, in order to have sales and increase in income.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• To carry out market and competition analysis for the products of the category;
• To select and apply strategies for the relevant category based on the company's strategy;
• Product range – study the complete line of a product, be knowledgeable about the product; Looking for new products that will help increase the company's income; Select and list suppliers;
• Control over prices – negotiate the optimal cost of products with suppliers and conclude that the Company has the cheapest prices in the market;
• To prepare and plan - the implementation of products on the shelves;
• Promotional activities – to cooperate with suppliers for the plan of promotional activities; To implement the plan in cooperation with the Marketing and Operational Departments;
• Budget – to prepare a business plan for its respective categories;
• To select and list suppliers;
• Is responsible for sales and profits for the category he covers;
• To negotiate for the best conditions for the Company based on the criteria of the contract with the Company; Develop and implement the supply business plan and set performance targets for suppliers;
• Make a summary of all the terms of the contract and give them to the departments related to them, such as Finance (payment period, bonuses for suppliers), Logistics for delivery time, Marketing for promotions;
• Create a positive and stable relationship with all suppliers and be the key contact for the Company and sales;
• Work with sales to ensure product availability, delivery and resolve pricing or any other issues.
• Collaborate with Operations and Store Managers to update brands and store needs when they need to make decisions;
• Prepare and analyze reports to determine the percentage of sales and make the right decision for the type of category;
• Is responsible for all documentation and data belonging to the category it covers;
• Must cooperate with other departments such as Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Logistics, Sales, IT, and Expansion to solve various problems;
• Know and use the operating system very well, etc.

Qualifications and Skills:
- Education:
• University degree preferably Business Administration or Marketing.
- Work Experience:
• At least 3 years of similar experience.
- Additional qualifications:
• To be a motivated and ambitious person;
• To have the sense of trade and be oriented;
• Have high negotiation skills;
• Be able to work under pressure;
• To know how to make decisions and be responsible.
Other skills:
• Computer skills of the Microsoft Office package;
• Good knowledge of English, a second language will be an advantage (spoken and written).

Application procedure: To apply for this position, please submit CV with covering letter before 25/04/2023 to hr@spar.al stating the post on the subject line or by post to the following address: Spar Albania ltd, Tirana East Gate (TEG), National Street Tirana-Elbasan, Farkë (Lundër), Tirana.

* All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality according to the law No. 9887 set by the Albanian Parliament for the "Protection of Personal Data".