Job title: Retail Category - Buyer
Location: Gurugram
About noon
We're building an ecosystem of digital products and services that power everyday life across the Middle East—fast, scalable, and deeply customer-centric. Our mission is to deliver to every door every day. We want to redefine what technology can do in this region, and we're looking for a (Buyer) who can help us move even faster.
noon's mission: Every door, every day.
What you'll do:
Team noon has some of the fastest, smartest, and hardest-working people we've encountered. With a young, aggressive, and talented team, we're driving major missions forward.
The Buyer will be responsible for managing the end-to-end category performance, including assortment planning, vendor management, pricing, promotions, marketing and inventory optimization to drive sales and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the assigned category P&L (sales, margin, growth)
- Develop and optimize product assortment based on market trends and customer demand
- Identify, onboard, and manage relationships with key suppliers/vendors
- Negotiate pricing, margins, and commercial terms with partners
- Plan and execute promotions, discounts, and marketing activities
- Monitor inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability and minimizing aging/overstock
- Analyze sales data, customer behavior, and competition to drive category strategy
- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, supply chain, operations) for seamless execution
- Track key KPIs like sell-through, margin %, stock cover, and availability
What you'll need:
Required Skills -
- 3–4 years of experience in retail buying/category management/e-commerce
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Experience with assortment planning and inventory management
- Proficiency in Excel/SQL/data analysis tools is a plus
- Good understanding of market trends and consumer behavior
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Preferred Skills -
- Experience in FMCG preferably Food & Beverages category
- Familiarity with online marketplaces (e.g., Noon, Amazon)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
Who will excel
- We're looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
- You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
- We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
- noon is not for everyone; readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn is essential.
