Senior Category Management/Buyer Fruit & Vegetables (m/f/d)
Summary
Leads buying and strategy for fresh produce categories at a large European retailer, negotiating supplier deals and analyzing market trends to hit sales targets.
- Be a part of a multi-member international Category Management team.
- Steer and manage daily business operations while ensuring achievement of commercial targets.
- Contribute to the strategic direction and development of the respective category.
- Conduct ongoing market and competitor analyses and derive actionable business measures.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and strategic agreements with suppliers.
- Collaborate with local and international stakeholders.
- At least 8 years of experience in operational Category Management within Retail, Trading or FMCG environments and minimum 3 years of Category Management experience in Fruit & Vegetables (mandatory).
- Experience in the categories Bananas, Pineapple, other oversees goods is a strong advantage.
- Strong strategic mindset, excellent commercial acumen, extensive experience with KPIs, market analysis, and assortment planning.
- Advanced MS Excel skills and structured working style.
- Excellent English skills (C1); German (B1-B2) is an advantage
- Willingness to work occasionally on weekends, Travel internationally.
- Company car available for private use.
- An industry-standard, attractive and performance based annual gross salary starting at 55.000 Euro (on a full-time basis) with the possibility of higher pay according to experience and qualifications.
- Long-term, interesting and varied work for a reliable employer in a supportive team
- Staff shopping and travel discounts
- Various discounts and promotions at partner companies
- A lunch allowance in our company canteens
- Numerous training and development opportunities within the Group
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