Product assortment development & management
Define and lead the strategy for the Asian product range (food and/or non-food).
Analyze market trends, competitors and perform regular benchmarks.
Build the assortment: product selection, innovations, product refreshes and range rationalization.
Draft product specifications (quality, packaging, standards, pricing positioning).
Sourcing & negotiation
Identify, select and manage a network of suppliers, ideally internationally.
Conduct commercial negotiations (price, volumes, lead times, terms, exclusivity).
Optimize purchasing costs and margins with a long-term partnership approach.
Work closely with the supply chain to secure supplies.
Performance management
Monitor key KPIs: sales, margin, turnover, out-of-stock rate.
Analyze performance and propose corrective action plans.
Build business plans and manage the budget follow-up for the category.
Launch & coordination
Collaborate with marketing, purchasing, logistics and commercial teams.
Manage product launches (timelines, marketing materials, sales arguments).
Contribute to in-store merchandising and presentation of the offer: packaging, merchandising, storytelling.

Requirements

Master’s degree (Bac +4/5) in marketing, business, purchasing or equivalent.
2 to 5 years’ experience minimum as a Product Manager, Buyer or Category Manager, ideally in the food sector.
Strong experience in supplier negotiations in an international context.
Knowledge of Asian markets is a real plus.

Benefits

Training
Meal vouchers
Company mobile phone
Company laptop
Health insurance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

product assortment developmentmarket analysisproduct specificationssourcingnegotiationperformance managementKPI monitoringbusiness planningbudget managementproduct launch management

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipcollaborationcommunicationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingrelationship managementorganizational skillsinnovationnegotiation skillscommercial awareness

Certifications

Master’s degree in marketingMaster’s degree in businessMaster’s degree in purchasing