Category Manager – Merchandising & Buying

SM Retail
Full-time Pasay, National Capital Region other-general
Posted:
June 19, 2026
Location:
Pasay, National Capital Region, Philippines

Job Description

We are looking for a commercially driven Category Manager – Merchandising & Buying who will own end-to-end category performance—from product sourcing and buying to assortment planning, vendor negotiation, and in-store execution.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong buying capability, merchandising strategy, and data-driven decision-making to grow category profitability and improve inventory productivity.


💡 What You’ll Do

🛍️ Category Strategy & Buying

• Lead end-to-end category buying and assortment planning aligned with sales, margin, and inventory targets

• Identify product trends, new brands, and expansion opportunities to strengthen category growth

• Define pricing strategies and ensure proper implementation across stores


📊 Merchandising & Performance Management

• Analyze category performance (sales, gross margin, inventory levels...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Pasay, Philippines
Posted: June 19, 2026
Deadline: July 29, 2026