Data-Driven Buyer & Category Lead

Picnic; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks

Health insurance discount & bike plan

Learning & development

25 holidays and pension plan

Job summary

A leading grocery delivery service in Amsterdam is seeking an ambitious Buyer to manage product categories and enhance profitability. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years' experience in a similar role and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, category analysis, and collaboration with teams to ensure excellent product offerings. This position offers numerous perks like fresh lunches, health discounts, and personal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience as a Buyer and/or Category Manager in a similar industry.
• Lots of energy, persistence, and drive to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and assess supplier offers.
• Hands-on mentality with a go-getting attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; proficient in building relationships.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute negotiation strategies with suppliers.
• Conduct negotiations from initial contact to contract signing.
• Deepen category understanding using data and insights.
• Identify commercial opportunities and innovate in category.
• Create actionable plans for driving category improvements.
• Analyze the supply chain for quality and profitability enhancements.
• Collaborate with category team to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Negotiation strategies

Supplier negotiations

Category expertise

Commercial opportunities

Category improvements

Supply chain understanding

Team collaboration

Education

BSc. or MSc. in Business Administration or (Business) Economics

Job description

A leading grocery delivery service in Amsterdam is seeking an ambitious Buyer to manage product categories and enhance profitability. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years' experience in a similar role and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, category analysis, and collaboration with teams to ensure excellent product offerings. This position offers numerous perks like fresh lunches, health discounts, and personal development opportunities.