Senior Buyer: Data-Driven Sourcing & Negotiation Leader

Picnic Technologies; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; 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

Picnic Technologies based in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage product categories effectively and ensure customer satisfaction through quality and value. The successful candidate will be responsible for supplier relationships, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree, over 4 years of experience in retail or FMCG, and the ability to employ negotiation strategies successfully. Picnic offers exciting perks like discounts on health insurance and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Buyer or Category Manager in retail, wholesale, or FMCG.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the success of your product category end to end.
• Define and execute negotiation strategies with suppliers.
• Lead supplier relationships and resolve operational challenges.
• Create plans for category improvement and performance.
• Understand supply chain to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Skills

Negotiation strategies

Supplier management

Category expertise

Commercial opportunities

Category improvements

Supply chain knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSc. degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

Picnic Technologies based in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage product categories effectively and ensure customer satisfaction through quality and value. The successful candidate will be responsible for supplier relationships, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree, over 4 years of experience in retail or FMCG, and the ability to employ negotiation strategies successfully. Picnic offers exciting perks like discounts on health insurance and learning opportunities.