About the Team
Meesho is on a mission to democratize Internet commerce for everyone in India. Our primary responsibility, as the Business org, is to actively drive this mission from the frontlines. As a Senior Business Manager, you will play a huge role in driving growth across all categories. Our team holds end-to-end responsibility to launch and scale up categories, by ensuring the right selection, competitive pricing, and good quality.
Each category team has Senior Business Managers/Business Managers and a group of Assistant Business Managers and key Account Managers. We are looking to hire a leader to lead a group of portfolios in the Grocery division. Within the business team, you'll closely work with the category marketing team, pricing team, quality team, and other category teams. Beyond this, you will also work closely with Product, Supplier Growth, User Growth, and Fulfillment & Experience teams.
We focus on personal growth and fun at work just as much as we do on working hard. That is why, we have regular 1-1s, regular outings, and timely rewards and recognitions.
About the Role
As a part of the Category Team, you would own the Supply for certain Category/Categories. Devise, plan and execute Price improvement initiatives. Ensure availability of products for respective categories. Devise quality control means to ensure appropriate product quality for customers. Work on Risk Mitigation by diversifying the seller base.
What you will you do
- Responsible for growing the Sourcing & Seller Development function for certain Category/ Categories by identifying and growing Suppliers to meet Business Plans.
- Act as a specialist for his/her Categories - Market Intelligence, Data Analytics, Contract Management, Support for tools like eSourcing, Contract Lifecycle Management, and Procurement Master Data.
- Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency, at the same time develop alternate sources and risk mitigation strategies.
- Contract and price negotiations with suppliers and ensuring setup of contracts with the right checks and balances.
- Work closely with the category sell side team ensuring that required sales mix is maintained for the brands & categories you manage.
- Demonstrate best practices and process optimization in Buying including range planning, assortment architecture, cost negotiation, buying merchandise, and in-season trading.
What you will need
- Proven experience (5-8 years) in Sourcing & Seller Management – Grocery Preferred
- Strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management
- Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate with on-ground team members
- Data-driven approach towards problems, attention to detail, and high commitment to timelines
About us
Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities.
Our Mission
Democratising internet commerce for everyone- Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind -to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. We provide sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company’s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an 'Everyday Lowest Cost' channel for sellers. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. We cater to an underserved and unique customer base and cover every serviceable pincode in the country. Our unique business model and continuous innovation has enabled us to become the first Indian horizontal E-commerce company.
Culture and Total Rewards
Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent. Total rewards at Meesho comprises of a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non monetary, tangible and intangible in nature. Our 11 guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate - influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals & processes like “Reflections”, “Listen or Die” , Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, Continuous Performance Management - all embody these principles.
We provide market leading compensation - both cash and equity-based - specific to job roles, individual experience and skill along with our employee centric benefits and work environment. We focus extensively on holistic wellness - through our MeeCare Program - encompassing benefits and policies across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness aspects. This includes extensive medical insurance benefits for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and gym & recreational discounts etc. To support work-life balance, we provide generous leave policies, parental support benefits, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through gratitude for stretched work, personalized gifts, engagement & fun at work - we promote employee delight at the workplace. Many other benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans further enrich the Meesho employee experience.
