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Senior Category Manager Non-Food (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 non-food categories, lead a team of category managers and associates, and drive their strategic development.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- 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
- Work 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 optimize 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 experience in category management or purchasing
- Leadership skills and emotional intelligence to motivate and lead a team
- Fluent German and English
- Strong analytical mindset to identify opportunities and optimization potential
- Strong problem-solving ability and proactive approach to challenges
- Willingness to work four to five days a week in the new Düsseldorf office
Your team
Category Management
Team of Category Managers and Associates in the non-food area
Benefits
- International team with real growth and an 'Act like an Owner' mentality
- Free fresh breakfast and lunch in the office, 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
- Subsidized Deutschlandticket and a 'Lease-a-Bike' program
- Mental health support with OpenUp and a dog-friendly office
- Laptop, phone and access to corporate benefits discounts
- 100% electric fleet and a supply chain that reduces food waste
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About the company
Join the revolution toward a greener future
International team with a culture of real growth and an 'Act like an Owner' mentality
Mission
Contribute to a greener future through a 100% electric fleet and a supply chain that reduces food waste
Key facts
- Newly renovated office in Düsseldorf
- 100% electric fleet
- Dog-friendly office
What they value
- Act like an Owner
- Sustainability as a core value