Category Manager

PEPCO Poland Sp. z o.o.; Województwo wielkopolskie; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance on preferential terms

Medical care

Training sessions

Meal subsidies

Discounts on Pepco purchases

Vouchers and events

Employee loyalty programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pepco Poland Sp. z o.o. seeks a Category Manager (Bathroom) to own the bathroom category end-to-end from Poznań. You will set range, pricing, and trading strategies, work with Planning to hit targets, and manage supplier relations to protect margins.

The role requires at least 2 years in Buying or Category Management, strong Excel and English skills, and readiness to work 3 days per week in the Poznań office. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Buying or Category Management.
• University degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of English.
• Analytical, creative, and results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator, team player, and customer-focused.
• Strong planning, organisation, decision-making, and business awareness.
• Willingness to work at least 3 days per week from the office in Poznań.
• Readiness for business travels.
• Category B driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Own the bathroom category end-to-end, with full accountability for range selection, pricing, trading performance, markdown strategy, and stock risk management.
• Implement mid- and long-term category strategies and lead in-season trading decisions, including range architecture and full-price positioning.
• Partner closely with Planning to deliver financial targets and optimise performance.
• Analyse weekly and in-season results, recommending and executing corrective actions where needed.
• Oversee product development and selection, ensuring quality, packaging standards, and strong commercial positioning.
• Build and manage a competitive supplier base, negotiating pricing and delivery terms to secure margin and speed to market.
• Monitor market trends and competitors to strengthen the value proposition and identify sourcing opportunities.
• Lead and develop the Category Assistant.

Skills

Excel

English skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team player

Organisational skills

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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Pepco is a well-known and respected brand, present in 19 European countries. Every month, over 36 million customers visit over 4,000 of our stores. This success is driven by over 31,000 employees in stores, distribution centers, and offices across Europe, who ensure the best shopping experience for our customers.

Our greatest strength comes from our people—their passion and energy inspire us to keep reaching higher! Join us and be a part of our success story!

Category Manager

Location: Poznań, wielkopolskie, PL, 60-197

Category Manager (Bathroom)

Your key responsibilities:

• Own the bathroom category end-to-end, with full accountability for range selection, pricing, trading performance, markdown strategy, and stock risk management.
• Implement mid- and long-term category strategies and lead in-season trading decisions, including range architecture and full-price positioning.
• Partner closely with Planning to deliver financial targets and optimise performance.
• Analyse weekly and in-season results, recommending and executing corrective actions where needed.
• Oversee product development and selection, ensuring quality, packaging standards, and strong commercial positioning.
• Build and manage a competitive supplier base, negotiating pricing and delivery terms to secure margin and speed to market.
• Monitor market trends and competitors to strengthen the value proposition and identify sourcing opportunities.
• Lead and develop the Category Assistant.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Buying or Category Management, with a proven track record of delivering strong commercial results.
• University degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of English.
• Analytical, creative, and results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator, team player, and customer-focused.
• Strong planning, organisation, decision-making, and business awareness.
• Adaptable and open to change.
• Willingness to work at least 3 days per week from the office in Poznań.
• Readiness for business travels.
• Category B driving licence.

You are bound to like your job at Pepco because we guarantee:

• Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.
• A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!
• Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.
• An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options – including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more.
• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores – get your favorite products at even better prices!
• A wide range of training sessions, courses, and webinars designed to help our employees grow and thrive!
• The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.
• Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program – our employees' well-being is our top priority!
• Smart Lunch – meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on-site dishes at discounted prices.
• Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty-based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries.
• A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations.
• A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge – despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.
• A role within a unique organizational culture – Pepcoolture – where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work.