Associate, Category Management (Polish-speaking)

Wayfair; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Associate in Category Management who is fluent in Polish and English. This role offers the opportunity to manage key supplier relationships and drive strategic initiatives that impact the bottom line. You will analyze performance metrics, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate across various departments to achieve mutual growth. Join a community of innovators dedicated to transforming the online shopping experience and contributing to a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for collaboration, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in Polish and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage key supplier relationships and negotiate product selection and pricing.
• Analyze performance metrics to identify profit growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Skills

Fluency in Polish

Fluency in English

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in business studies

Additional qualifications

Job description

Associate, Category Management (Polish-speaking)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Category: Category Management & Lifestyle Brands

Requisition ID: 12612

The Polish Country Management Team owns a significant and growing share of Wayfair’s European business. Poland is 2nd 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 in Country Management, you have ownership of key supplier relationships and a direct impact on the team’s success and Wayfair’s bottom line. You will be expected to proactively define overarching goals and strategy for your suppliers, independently problem-solve, articulate and execute against tactical plans, and manage key business metrics.

What You'll Do

• Manage a portfolio of key suppliers
• Build and maintain long-term relationships focused on mutual growth
• Analyze commercial and operational performance to strategize profit growth opportunities
• Execute a 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
• Analytical mindset and data-driven approach; demonstrated experience working with data to develop recommendations
• Relentless problem-solver approach with the ability to learn quickly and implement solutions
• A strong desire to win and drive collaboration with cross-functional teams
• A personable, proactive, and passionate contributor
• Ability to thrive as part of a team and also to work autonomously within a set scope
• Undergraduate degree in business studies or a related field; additional qualifications are advantageous

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, 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.