Entrepreneurial Non-Food Buyer: Build a New Category

Picnic; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks

Health insurance discount & bike plan

Learning & development opportunities

25 holidays and pension plan

Job summary

A leading grocery startup in Amsterdam is seeking a Buyer - Non-food to drive the performance of a new category. You will shape the assortment and execute negotiation strategies with suppliers while enhancing customer value. Ideal candidates have 2-7 years in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset. This role offers numerous perks, such as health insurance discounts, learning opportunities, and a supportive work environment with fresh meals provided.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience as a Buyer or Category Manager.
• Experience in setting up a new category with clear processes.
• Strong commercial instinct and ability to negotiate deals.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end performance of a newly built category.
• Develop category knowledge through data and insights.
• Lead supplier negotiations end-to-end.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation strategies

Entrepreneurial mindset

Stakeholder management

Fluency in English

Education

MSc. degree in Business Administration, Economics, or similar

Job description

A leading grocery startup in Amsterdam is seeking a Buyer - Non-food to drive the performance of a new category. You will shape the assortment and execute negotiation strategies with suppliers while enhancing customer value. Ideal candidates have 2-7 years in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset. This role offers numerous perks, such as health insurance discounts, learning opportunities, and a supportive work environment with fresh meals provided.