Category Manager

Delivery Hero; Sweden; Vor Ort; SEK 558.000 - 781.200; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Wellness allowance

Employee discount

Occupational pension

Monthly learning sessions

Discounts at Benify

Awesome company events

Zusammenfassung

Delivery Hero in Sweden is looking for a skilled category manager to oversee P&L performance and supplier relationships at foodora market. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in retail category management.

This role involves developing product selection, negotiating with suppliers, and using data-driven strategies to maximize sales. Benefits include wellness allowance, employee discounts, and a structured learning program.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years experience in merchandising, buying, retail and category management.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Manage P&L performance of assigned category.
• Develop supplier relationships and expand product selection.
• Drive sales and margin improvements.

Kenntnisse

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication skills (Swedish and English)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Jobbeschreibung

foodora is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Do you want to be the superhero of Sweden's grocery retail revolution? Do you have a black (or pink) belt in category management and grocery sales? If you're nodding your head in excitement, keep reading! We're on the hunt for a category mastermind to join our team and help us unleash the awesomeness of Sweden's trendiest digital food chain. At foodora market, we're not just breaking records, we're breaking the mold for the entire grocery industry and now it’s your time to join the ride!

Responsibilities

• Acting as the “business owner” and be fully responsible for the P&L performance of the assigned category
• End to end category management including managing performance of the product portfolio, developing and growing supplier relationships, expanding product selection and supplier base, leading negotiations, setting category strategy, driving sales and margin improvements and creating best-in-class customer experiences
• Ensure foodora market categories has the optimal selection and strategically competitive prices in the market through local and international sourcing
• Source and build strong supplier base to negotiate terms improvement, secure supplier advertising spend, and ensure a reliable and operationally effective flow of goods
• Work to develop new sourcing and extended range to ensure we have high quality, good value goods available to our customers year-round
• Employ data-driven decision making to drive the category. Provide insight to the commercial team and work closely with marketing and supply chain to forecast demand and ensure consistent supply
• Partner with supply chain team to manage inventory levels and wastage
• Work cross functionally with Product, Supply Chain, Operations and Marketing to deliver strategic projects

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in merchandising / buying, retail and category management
• Experience in supplier negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management and product development
• Superb business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management (both internal and external)
• Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment, with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Great communication skills (both oral and written) in Swedish and English are a must
• Mastery of MS Office (particularly Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) is preferred
• A plus is if you are highly analytical and strong in following up sales performance, margins, and key commercial KPIs.
• Experience from roles such as controller, strategic purchaser, or similar analytical positions within purchasing or retail is considered a strong advantage, as it brings a structured, data-driven approach to category performance and decision-making.

Benefits

• Wellness allowance topped with the opportunity to participate in many work/life balance initiatives at foodora such as free group training at Sats & reduced price on massage.
• Employee discount at foodora (woho!) and awesome Friday breakfasts!
• Occupational pension, incl. premium exemption insurance, accident insurance and life insurance.
• foodora Learning - Monthly learning sessions about different topics, such as the q-commerce industry, negotiation techniques and project management combined with a structured onboarding and inspiring courses within our learning tool Sana
• Great deals at Benify (for e.g. gym membership, e-bikes hotels, audiobooks, streaming services, clothes, kitchen supplies… and so much more!
• Awesome AW’s and (pink) parties!

Studies have shown that women and some minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. If you are interested in this role and you have most of the skills we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply anyway!