Buyer (FMCG categories)

Aurora Multimarket is a rapidly growing international discount retail company with more than 1700 stores in Ukraine and over 50 stores in Romania. We are expanding into the Bulgarian market and are looking for an experienced Category Manager / Buyer to drive assortment development and supplier partnerships in FMCG.📌 Key Responsibilities:Supplier sourcing: Identify and onboard local producers and distributors in FMCG categories (beauty, food, household chemicals, pet food, etc.).Assortment development: Collect and analyze price lists, validate SKU proposals, align selections with HQ commerce.Negotiations: Secure competitive purchase prices, favorable payment terms, and promotional agreements.Analytics: Perform assortment gap analysis, price benchmarking, and basic GMROI evaluations.Compliance: Manage contract signing, collect product documentation, ensure labeling and certification compliance.Collaboration: Work closely with the Expansion Commercial Manager to finalize supplier agreements.✅ Requirements:Proven experience as a Category Manager / Buyer / Procurement Specialist in retail or FMCG, preferably discount/value retail.Strong network of Bulgarian suppliers and manufacturers.Existing database of relevant suppliers (manufacturers/importers).Strong analytical and negotiation skills.Knowledge of local market dynamics, pricing trends, and consumer behavior.Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment with remote teams.Fluent in Bulgarian and English (written and spoken). Romanian or Ukrainian is an advantage.🎯 We Offer:Opportunity to shape the commercial strategy of a new international retail project in Bulgaria.Direct impact on assortment and supplier partnerships.Support from an international HQ team.Competitive salary and career growth opportunities.