Purchase Head- Consumer Electronics

The Purchase Head – Consumer Electronics at myG is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the overall procurement and sourcing strategy for the Consumer Electronics category. This role is central to ensuring competitive pricing, vendor efficiency, regulatory compliance, and inventory optimization.This position leads a team of Product Managers, with accountability for margin enhancement, cost control, supplier performance, innovation, and operational scalability aligned with myG’s business growth across 130 stores and future expansions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy for all CE categories in line with business targets and market trends.
• Monitor category performance and adjust sourcing plans accordingly.
• Support new store rollouts with category-specific purchase planning and stock allocation.
• Achieve cost savings and target margins through effective negotiations and sourcing tactics.
• Continuously track market price trends, cost drivers, and vendor commercials to secure best-in-class pricing.
• Manage category-wise budgets and pricing frameworks aligned to profitability metrics.
• Build and nurture strong partnerships with top-tier Consumer Electronics brands and suppliers.
• Lead supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, and performance tracking.
• Monitor and enforce vendor SLAs (Service Level Agreements), including delivery timelines, returns, and service quality metrics.
• Ensure adequate deployment of brand promoters on brand payroll at stores as per sales team requirements.
• Ensure products meet required quality standards, warranty coverage, and statutory certifications.
• Maintain compliance with legal, safety, and environmental norms.
• Define stock budgets and ageing thresholds across all CE categories.
• Work closely with the supply chain to ensure optimal stock rotation, demand forecasting, and purchase planning.
• Drive innovation in sourcing processes and systems.
• Identify and implement automation and digital tools for improved visibility and procurement efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Retail Management is preferred
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in procurement or category management in retail, electronics, or e-commerce
• Proven experience in leading high-value vendor negotiations, strategic sourcing, and managing large product portfolios
• In-depth knowledge of CE products, vendor ecosystems, and pricing strategies
• Familiarity with inventory planning tools, ERP systems, and supply chain software
• Expertise in building strong commercial partnerships and contract execution

The Purchase Head – CE plays a critical role in shaping the category strategy, vendor ecosystem, and operational excellence for myG’s Consumer Electronics vertical. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commercial acumen, negotiation finesse, team leadership, and the ability to drive innovation and growth in a fast-paced, multi-store retail environment.

Location : Calicut

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹90,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Life insurance

Experience:

• Purchasing: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person