Strategic Sporting Goods Category Manager

Mid-States Distributing, LLC; Poland; Remote; PLN 256,000 - 342,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail cooperative in Poland is seeking an experienced Sporting Goods Category Manager to develop and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of retail buying experience, preferably in the outdoor industry. This role requires strong negotiation and analytical skills. Join a dynamic team where enthusiasm and competitive spirit are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of retail buying, sourcing, or category management experience.
• Previous experience in the outdoor industry is a plus.
• Proven track record of creating volume driving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier relationships in the Sporting Goods category.
• Facilitate business needs relevant to the category.
• Support execution of the Private Brand Strategy.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Job description

A leading retail cooperative in Poland is seeking an experienced Sporting Goods Category Manager to develop and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of retail buying experience, preferably in the outdoor industry. This role requires strong negotiation and analytical skills. Join a dynamic team where enthusiasm and competitive spirit are valued.