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Senior Category Manager (m/w/d)
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
On-site · Düsseldorf, Germany
Experience
Mid-level · 4+ years
Job description
As a Senior Category Manager you own several product categories, lead a team of category managers and associates, and drive cross-functional projects and supplier management.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site · Düsseldorf, Germany
- Languages
- German – fluent, English – fluent
What you'll do
- Take responsibility for several categories and continuously develop them
- Lead a team of category managers and associates, including coaching and development
- Lead cross-functional projects to improve processes and implement company strategy
- Collaborate with supply chain, customer service and marketing teams to ensure optimal category performance
- Find the right trade-offs on pricing, promotions and availability in the product portfolio
- Manage suppliers
- Motivate the team to reach targets and continuously optimise the strategic direction of the categories
What we're looking for
- Completed bachelor's or master's degree in a business or analytical field
- 4+ years of professional experience in category management or purchasing
- Fluent German and English skills
- Strong analytical mindset to identify opportunities and optimisation potential
- Strong problem-solving ability and proactive approach to challenges
- Leadership qualities and emotional intelligence to motivate and lead a team
- Willingness to work four to five days per week in the new Düsseldorf office
Your team
Category Management
Team of Category Managers and Associates
Benefits
- International team with real growth and an 'Act like an Owner' mentality, plus specialised training
- Free fresh breakfast and lunch every day, plus snacks and fruit
- Annual ski trip, Christmas parties and performances by the Picnic band
- Newly renovated office designed for collaboration, flexible working hours and 30 vacation days
- Subsidised Deutschlandticket and a 'Lease-a-Bike' programme
- Mental health support with OpenUp and a dog-friendly office by arrangement
- Laptop, phone and access to exclusive discounts (Corporate Benefits)
- Contribute to a greener future through a 100% electric fleet and a supply chain that reduces food waste
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About the company
Key facts
- 100% electric fleet
- Supply chain that reduces food waste
What they value
- Act like an Owner mentality