Category Manager

Category Manager (Bathroom)

Your key responsibilities:

• Own the bathroom category end-to-end, with full accountability for range selection, pricing, trading performance, markdown strategy, and stock risk management.
• Implement mid- and long-term category strategies and lead in-season trading decisions, including range architecture and full-price positioning.
• Partner closely with Planning to deliver financial targets and optimise performance.
• Analyse weekly and in-season results, recommending and executing corrective actions where needed.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver customer-relevant, value-for-money product ranges.
• Oversee product development and selection, ensuring quality, packaging standards, and strong commercial positioning.
• Build and manage a competitive supplier base, negotiating pricing and delivery terms to secure margin and speed to market.
• Monitor market trends and competitors to strengthen the value proposition and identify sourcing opportunities.
• Lead and develop the Category Assistant.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Buying or Category Management, with a proven track record of delivering strong commercial results.
• University degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of English.
• Analytical, creative, and results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator, team player, and customer-focused.
• Strong planning, organisation, decision-making, and business awareness.
• Adaptable and open to change.
• Willingness to work at least 3 days per week from the office in Poznań.
• Readiness for business travels.
• Category B driving licence.

You are bound to like your job at Pepco because we guarantee:

• Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.
• A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!
• Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.
• An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options – including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more.
• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores – get your favorite products at even better prices!
• A wide range of training sessions, courses, and webinars designed to help our employees grow and thrive!
• The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.
• Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program – our employees' well-being is our top priority!
• Smart Lunch – meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on-site dishes at discounted prices.
• Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty-based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries.
• A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations.
• A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge – despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.
• A role within a unique organizational culture – Pepcoolture – where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work.