Category Manager Staples
Weekday AI
| Company | Weekday AI |
| Category | Procurement |
| Location | Bengaluru |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (workable) |
Description
This role is for one of Weekday’s clients Min Experience: 3+ years Location: Bangalore JobType: full-time This role goes beyond procurement. You will act as the Business Owner for Staples—driving assortment strategy, vendor partnerships, pricing, monetization, availability, and P&L performance. You will work closely with sourcing, supply chain, marketing, and store operations teams to ensure the category delivers strong growth, margins, and customer value. Requirements Roles & Responsibilities 1. Category P&L Ownership Own revenue, margins, and profitability for staples Drive higher gross margins vs branded benchmarks Optimize mix between private label and branded SKUs 2. Sourcing & Supply Chain Development Identify and onboard manufacturers, millers, and contract partners Negotiate cost structures, TOTs, and long-term supply agreements Build a reliable, cost-efficient sourcing network with consistent quality 3. Product Development & Quality Define product specifications (quality, grading, packaging) Work with vendors to develop differentiated SKUs tailored for Bharat consumers Ensure strict quality control and consistency across batches 4. Pricing & Value Leadership Design pricing strategies that deliver clear value vs branded alternatives Track commodity price movements and adjust pricing dynamically Balance margin expansion with price competitiveness 5. Assortment & Merchandising Strategy Build a focused, high-velocity assortment for staples Drive in-store visibility for staples Design merchandising and bundling strategies to improve adoption 6. Demand, Inventory & Scale Forecast demand and ensure high fill rates across stores Work with supply chain teams to maintain optimal inventory levels Scale successful SKUs across regions and formats 7. Category Growth & Adoption Drive brand penetration within the staples category Work with marketing and ops teams on in-store and app-led interventions Track repeat purchase, customer feedback, and product performance 8. Analytics & Performance Tracking Track key metrics: Gross margin % Staples share in category Sell-through and inventory turns Repeat purchase rates Identify underperforming SKUs and drive exit or improvement plan What we are looking for 3 - 6 years in staples procurement, commodity trading, or category management Strong experience in oil, grains, spices, pulses, or similar staples categories Experience working with manufacturers / contract production Strong commercial and P&L mindset Deep understanding of commodity cycles and cost structures Ability to balance cost, quality, and consumer value Structured thinker with strong execution ability High ownership and bias for action Must-have skills Category Management, Staples Good-to-have skills Rice, Pulses, Edible Oil
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