Category Buyer – Home Textiles

JYSK; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development path

International exposure

Travel opportunities

Job summary

JYSK in Denmark is seeking a Category Buyer to support the ongoing development of Home textiles categories across 30+ countries. You will work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers on strategic purchasing activities and product performance.

You can expect roughly 20 travel days per year and a clear development path toward a future Category Manager role, with exposure to supplier visits, market monitoring, negotiations and pricing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Interest in purchasing, product design, quality and functionality.
• Strong analytical skills and numeric proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimizing product assortments for Home textiles
• Monitor and analyze product performance and prepare reports
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Drive improvements in quality, functionality and commercial appeal

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Do you have a strong commercial mindset and a keen interest in category management? Do you want to be part of a successful international company where purchasing plays a key strategic role in our continued grwoth?

Then you might be the colleague we are looking for.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

At JYSK, you will join a dedicated and experienced Purchasing department, where your ideas, performance and growth ambitions are truly valued.

Furthermore, we offer you:

• The opportunity to apply your background and develop your purchasing skills with a clear development path towards a future Category Manager role
• Involvement in the entire purchasing process, including supplier visits, market monitoring, negotiations, quality assurance and pricing
• Development and training in category management
• A skilled and experienced team of colleagues that appreciates results and initiative
• An informal workplace where we live by the values: “Colleague, Coporate spirit and the right and duty to speak up"
• The opportunity to build your skills and a career at JYSK

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT

As a Category Buyer, your role will centre around supporting the ongoing development of our categories within Home textiles across more than 30 countries. You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers, contributing to strategic purchasing activities and product performance.

You can expect approximately 20 travel days per year.

Your tasks and responsibilities in the job include:

• Developing and optimising product assortments
• Monitoring and analysing product performance and preparing reports
• Collaborating with suppliers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams
• Supporting ongoing improvement in quality, functionality and commercial appeal

This position is designed for someone with the drive and potential to grow into a future Category Manager role.

You can read more about our department here.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING

We are looking for a new colleague who:

• Holds a relevant degree at Bachelor’s or Master’s level
• Some years of experience as a buyer and strong interest in purchasing, product design, quality and functionality
• Solid Excel skills and confidence working with IT systems, with openness to learning new tools
• A structured, analytical mindset and ease working with numbers and data
• High attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills
• Clear and effective communication in Danish and English, both spoken and written

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Category Manager, Katrine Veggerby at [phone].

ABOUT US

We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world.

Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behaviour and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK.

JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

For more information, please visit our career page.

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