Category Manager overseeing procurement and supplier relationships across Caliber’s network. Driving strategic sourcing and ensuring alignment with operational needs to support growth.
About the role
- Category Manager leading the Luxury & Beauty marketplace business at ZALORA. Responsible for acquiring premium brands, driving supplier partnerships, and optimizing assortment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow ZALORA’s Luxury & Beauty marketplace business by acquiring premium and luxury brands
- Develop and execute the 12–24 month category strategy for Luxury & beauty, defining assortment gaps to drive revenue, margin and brand credibility
- Identify, pitch and onboard brands for marketplace models
- Own relationship management for strategic luxury and accessories suppliers — conduct regular business reviews, present performance insights, advise on assortment and pricing, and ensure premium presentation
- Monitor weekly/monthly sales, margin, sell-through, inventory days, and returns
- Partner with Marketing and Growth teams to design and execute campaigns and measure ROI
- Continuously analyze competitor activity, luxury and accessories market trends, and pricing strategy
- Lead, coach and develop a team of account managers
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 5 years in buying, merchandising, key account management or supplier management in luxury fashion, premium accessories, department stores, or online marketplace retail
- At least 2 years in a people-manager role
- Strong negotiation skills and experience setting commercial terms (consignment/marketplace); ability to drive margin improvement
- High proficiency with MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas) and experience interpreting sales, inventory and margin reports
- Familiarity with marketplace tools (seller onboarding platforms, PIM, OMS) and analytics dashboards
- Demonstrated ability to run cross-functional projects (launches, campaigns, onboarding) with tight timelines
- Excellent verbal and written English; ability to present performance and strategy to senior stakeholders and brand partners
- Experience managing and developing a small team; coaching and performance management skills
- Results-driven, detail-oriented, proactive self-starter, and comfortable working in a multicultural fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development budget
- Home office setup allowance
- Global team events
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