Senior Buyer - Category Leader, Data-Driven Growth

Ultimate.ai; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks

Health insurance discount & bike plan

Learning & development

All the rest (travel covered, pension)

Job summary

Picnic is seeking a Senior Buyer to own and drive the category end-to-end, ensuring the best range, quality, and value for customers. You will work with a cross-functional team to optimize pricing, forecasting, and the supply chain while growing profitability.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong negotiation, and the ability to manage multiple supplier relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• MSc in Business Administration, Economics or equivalent.
• 4+ years as a Buyer/Category Manager in retail, wholesale, or FMCG environments.
• Strong category management and negotiation skills with supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive your category end-to-end to improve assortment, quality, and profitability.
• Negotiate contracts and terms to secure strong commercial value with suppliers.
• Lead supplier relationships and manage cross-functional projects to deliver best outcomes for customers.

Skills

MSc degree

4+ years Buyer/Category Manager

Energy persistence and drive

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Additional language skills a plus

Education

MSc in Business Administration

Job description

Picnic is seeking a Senior Buyer to own and drive the category end-to-end, ensuring the best range, quality, and value for customers. You will work with a cross-functional team to optimize pricing, forecasting, and the supply chain while growing profitability.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong negotiation, and the ability to manage multiple supplier relationships in a fast-paced environment.