Specialist Category Management
Specialist Category Management
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Job Description
- Acting as the business owner and be fully responsible for the P&L performance of the assigned category
End to end category management including managing performance of the product portfolio developing and growing supplier relationships expanding product selection and supplier base leading negotiations setting category strategy driving sales and margin improvements and creating bestinclass customer experiences
Ensure foodora categories has the optimal selection and strategically competitive prices in the market through local and international sourcing
Source and build strong supplier base to negotiate terms improvement secure supplier advertising spend and ensure a reliable and operationally effective flow of goods
Work to develop new sourcing and extended range to ensure we have high quality good value goods available to our customers yearround
Employ datadriven decision making to drive the category. Provide insight to the commercial team and work closely with marketing and supply chain to forecast demand and ensure consistent supply
Partner with supply chain team to manage inventory levels and wastage
Work cross functionally with Product Supply Chain Operations and Marketing to deliver strategic projects
Our selection process is continuous and the ad may close before the recruitment process is completed if weve moved forward to the screening or interview phase.
Our recruitment process will include the following:
Telephone interview Lets cover the basics!
Psychometric tests via Alva Labs We use sciencebased methodology.
First interview Time to know each other a bit better!
Case interview Do your magic and show us your skills!
Reference & background check Final step before well become colleagues.
Start date: Upon agreement
Qualifications :
- 35 years experience in merchandising / buying retail and category management
Experience in supplier negotiations pricing and promotion inventory management and product development
Superb business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management (both internal and external)
Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
Strong analytical skills
Great communication skills (both oral and written) are a must
Mastery of MS Office (particularly Excel Access and PowerPoint) is preferred
Experience in managing Fruits Vegetables or Meat & Seafood categories will be a plus
Studies have shown that women and some minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. If you are interested in this role and you have most of the skills were looking for we encourage you to apply anyway!
Additional Information :
- Wellness allowance topped with the opportunity to participate in many work/life balance initiatives at foodora such as free group training at Sats & reduced price on massage.
- Employee discount at foodora (woho!) and awesome Friday breakfasts!
- Occupational pension incl. premium exemption insurance accident insurance and life insurance.
- foodora Learning Monthly learning sessions about different topics such as the qcommerce industry negotiation techniques and project management combined with a structured onboarding and inspiring courses within our learning tool Sana
- Great deals at Benify (for e.g. gym membership ebikes hotels audiobooks streaming services clothes kitchen supplies and so much more!
- Awesome AWs and (pink) parties!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
