Comprador Junior

About the role

Almacenes El Rey is looking for a Junior Buyer to support efficient category management. You will work closely with category managers and store teams to ensure product availability and profitability. The role involves administrative and operational tasks to implement commercial strategies and meet category objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor category performance through sales, inventory, rotation and margin analysis.
• Maintain and update the product catalogue, ensuring accurate pricing, costs and commercial attributes.
• Track inventory levels, identify stock‑out risks, over‑stock situations and repurchase opportunities.
• Execute price changes, promotions, displays and planograms in line with commercial strategy.
• Visit stores to support commercial execution and uncover improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to achieve category goals.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, commercial or category management.
• Valid B1 driver’s license and own vehicle (mandatory).
• Willingness to travel across the country for store visits and assignments.

Required skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems.
• Data analysis and reporting capabilities.

What we offer

• Free breakfast and a day off on your birthday.
• Continuous training and a positive work environment.
• Special agreements and real growth opportunities within a family‑owned Costa Rican company.