
Category Manager – Sourcing
About the Company
We are a fast-growing consumer technology and recommerce organization focused on making high-quality refurbished smartphones accessible to customers across India. Operating at scale across online and offline channels, the company partners with multiple brands and suppliers to build a reliable, data-driven sourcing and pricing ecosystem. Innovation, operational excellence, and strong partner relationships are at the core of our business.
Role Overview
The Category Manager – Sourcing will be responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing of refurbished mobile devices. This role requires strong experience in supplier negotiations, pricing, inventory planning, and margin optimization. The ideal candidate should currently be working as a Sourcing Manager or above in a leading refurbished mobile or recommerce organization.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Price Management
- Lead negotiations with sourcing partners and suppliers to achieve competitive buy prices and margins
- Drive month-on-month (MoM) category and brand-level performance metrics
- Analyze margin performance and ensure alignment with overall business targets
Inventory Planning & Forecasting
- Own SKU-level and city/store-level demand forecasting
- Ensure optimal inventory availability while controlling aging and excess stock
- Coordinate with sourcing partners to ensure timely availability of key models and launches
Partner & Performance Management
- Set and track monthly sourcing and sales targets
- Design incentive and payout structures to improve supplier performance and supply consistency
- Build long-term, scalable relationships with sourcing partners
Catalogue, Data & MIS
- Ensure accurate catalogue pricing, grading, and product information across platforms
- Track key metrics such as stock aging, sell-through, fill rate, and supplier performance
- Generate MIS reports and provide actionable insights to leadership
Eligibility & Experience
Education
- Any Graduate
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in sourcing, buying, or category management within refurbished mobiles, recommerce, or consumer electronics
- Mandatory: Currently working as a Sourcing Manager or above in a large-scale refurbished mobile organization (Cashify or equivalent ecosystem experience preferred)
Skills & Competencies
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- High analytical ability with strong command of Excel and MIS reporting
- Deep understanding of refurbished mobile grading, pricing, and demand trends
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers, SKUs, and targets simultaneously
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to build and scale a high-impact sourcing category
- Work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment
- High ownership role with direct business impact

About Hunarstreet Technologies Pvt Ltd
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At Hunarstreet Technologies Pvt Ltd, we specialize in delivering India’s fastest hiring solutions, tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses across various industries. Our mission is to connect companies with exceptional talent, enabling them to achieve their growth and operational goals swiftly and efficiently.
We are able to achieve a success rate of 87% in relevancy of candidates to the job position and 62% success rate in closing positions shared with us.
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