Job Details:
We’re looking for a driven and customer-focused Category Manager to lead the strategy, operations, and growth of our Buy-Back Programme and Previously Loved Goods (PLG) category. This is a pivotal role in driving circular economy initiatives and maximising the lifecycle value of our products through recommerce.
You’ll own the end-to-end management of buy-back schemes; from pricing and inventory to the go-to-market strategy for refurbished, returned, and PLGs. The ideal candidate blends commercial acumen with product insight and operational discipline.
If you are ready for the challenge, please apply.
Requirements:
Education
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in category management, product lifecycle, or merchandising, preferably in tech, electronics, or consumer goods.
- Strong understanding of reverse logistics, buy-back programmes, or recommerce models.
Skills
- Data-driven mindset with experience in margin management, forecasting, and pricing.
- Excellent stakeholder management - comfortable working across departments and at senior levels.
- Experience working with ERP systems, eCommerce platforms, and inventory planning tools is a plus.
Personal Attributes
- Commercially astute and results-oriented.
- Passionate about sustainability and circular business models.
- Hands-on and entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to solving problems.
- Strong communicator with the ability to align diverse teams around a common goal.
Responsibilities
Project Administration
- Documenting actions and decisions during meetings, and ensuring approval from the chairperson before distribution.
- Creating and maintaining project documentation structures on SharePoint.
- Scheduling meetings and workshops, and providing administrative support to the project team.
- Updating key project management deliverables such as logs, slides, charters, and reports.
- Driving self-development and staying informed of industry changes and best practices.
- Collaborating with team members to foster a learning and growth environment.
Buy-Back Programme
- Develop and manage the company’s buy-back strategy for key product categories (e.g., electronics, tech, devices).
- Define pricing models and trade-in criteria based on product condition, demand forecasting, and market trends.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, logistics, and customer support to ensure a seamless customer experience from trade-in to resale.
- Track performance and drive optimisations to improve participation rates and margin contribution.
Previously Loved Goods Category Management
- Own the profit and loss for PLG categories - setting targets, pricing strategies, and promotional plans.
- Work with product teams and refurbishment partners to assess, grade, and prepare goods for resale.
- Optimise inventory planning and SKU lifecycle to reduce excess and improve sell-through.
- Identify and implement opportunities for category expansion, customer segmentation, and channel-specific sales initiatives.
Additional
- Reliable transport.
- This is an office-based position in the Woodmead branch.
A more comprehensive job description will be available upon application.
All required qualifications will be verified by an independent provider on behalf of Tarsus.
Please note: The company is under no obligation to fill this position, should you not have had any feedback within 2 weeks of submitting your application, you may consider your application unsuccessful.
To apply for this position, please send your CV and supporting documents to: recruitment@tarsus.co.za
