Category Buyer: Path to Category Manager

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

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.