Category Manager / Buyer (Bulgaria)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier sourcing: Identify and onboard local producers and distributors in FMCG categories (beauty, food, household chemicals, pet food, etc.).
• Assortment development: Collect and analyze price lists, validate SKU proposals, align selections with HQ commerce.
• Negotiations: Secure competitive purchase prices, favorable payment terms, and promotional agreements.
• Analytics: Perform assortment gap analysis, price benchmarking, and basic GMROI evaluations.
• Compliance: Manage contract signing, collect product documentation, ensure labeling and certification compliance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Expansion Commercial Manager to finalize supplier agreements.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Category Manager / Buyer / Procurement Specialist in retail or FMCG, preferably discount/value retail.
• Strong network of Bulgarian suppliers and manufacturers.
• Existing database of relevant suppliers (manufacturers/importers).
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of local market dynamics, pricing trends, and consumer behavior.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment with remote teams.
• Fluent in Bulgarian and English (written and spoken); Romanian or Ukrainian is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to Bucharest for a 2–3 week business trip (for onboarding and collaboration with the HQ team).

Company Offer:

• Opportunity to shape the commercial strategy of a new international retail project in Bulgaria.
• Direct impact on assortment and supplier partnerships.
• Fully remote position with flexible collaboration across markets.
• Support from an international HQ team.
• Net salary: 2000 EUR.
• Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to dopomoga.staffing@gmail.com or contact us via Viber / WhatsApp at +373 78 748 406 (Alisa).