Associate Category Manager, Poland (m/f/x)

Wayfair; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wayfair is seeking a Senior Associate Category Manager to strategically manage supplier relationships and drive business growth in Berlin. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, fluency in Polish and English, and an analytical mindset to enhance operational performance. Join a leading company that values innovation and commitment to employee growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifikationen

• Fluency in Polish and English, articulate communication skills required.
• Track record of successful negotiation and relationship management.
• Analytical mindset; experience working with data for recommendations.

Aufgaben

• Manage a portfolio of key suppliers and build long-term relationships.
• Analyze performance to strategize profit growth opportunities.
• Conduct meetings with suppliers and execute negotiations.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in Polish

Fluency in English

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Undergraduate degree in business studies or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Associate Category Manager, Poland (m/f/x)

Pay Competitive

Location Berlin/Berlin

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 6694750002

Hybrid Role (4 days in the office & 1 day working from home)

The Polish Country Management Team owns a significant and growing share of Wayfair’s European business. Poland is top 5 in global furniture exports - our mission is to capture that potential by marrying Polish industry competence with Wayfair’s extensive customer reach, tech and logistics network. As a team we own this part of the business end to end in collaboration with cross functions like logistics, pricing and marketing. We set the strategy, prioritize our initiatives and execute with a high level of ownership and self-sufficiency.

As an Associate Manager you have ownership of key supplier relationships and a direct impact on the team’s success and Wayfair’s top and bottom line. You will be expected to proactively define overarching goals and strategy for your suppliers and product category, independently problem-solve, articulate and execute against tactical plans, and manage key business metrics.

What You'll Do
• Strategically manage a portfolio of key suppliers
• Build and maintain long term, relationships focused on mutual growth
• Analyse commercial and operational performance to strategize profit growth opportunities
• Execute high volume of negotiations with potential and existing suppliers including product selection, pricing and operations
• Conduct regular meetings and calls with suppliers to review the business and advance Wayfair business goals
• Travel to trade shows with cross functions and senior leadership (2-4 trips per year)
• Collaborate across departments to drive portfolio and team goals (Inventory Planning, Advertising, Merchandising, Operations, PR, Customer Service, Business Intelligence)
What You'll Need
• Fluency in both Polish and English with articulate and persuasive communication skills, both verbal and written
• A track record of successful negotiation and relationship management with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical mindset and data-driven approach; demonstrated experience working with data to develop recommendations
• Relentless problem-solver approach with the demonstrated ability to dissect and determine root causes of problems and implement solutions
• A strong desire to win and drive independent collaboration with relative cross-functional teams
• A personable, proactive and passionate contributor, eager to progress professionally and motivated to independently drive business growth
• A proven ability to thrive as part of a team and also to work autonomously
• Undergraduate degree in business studies or a related field; additional qualifications are advantageous
About Us

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form .

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About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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About the company

Wayfair Inc. is an American e-commerce company that sells furniture and home-goods.

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