Category Management Executive

Yemeksepeti; Fatih; On-site; TRY 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career opportunities

Happy work environment

Global project exposure

Flexible work hours

Birthday leave

Online trainings

Private health insurance

Buddy onboarding

Job summary

Yemeksepeti, Turkey's leading online food delivery platform, invites a Category Manager to drive non-food and food category strategies in collaboration with suppliers. You will manage end-to-end procurement, negotiate contracts, and develop assortments to maximize profitability and growth in a fast-paced retail environment.

With at least 3 years in purchasing or category management, you will analyze market trends, build strong supplier relations, and lead cross-functional initiatives across

Qualifications

• Graduated from relevant departments of universities.
• At least 3 years of purchasing experience in Retail, Merchandising, FMCG or Food sectors.
• Experience in non-food category management is a strong plus.
• High persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Ability to think fast and make quick decisions.
• Advanced level of MS Office skills.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in sourcing products from suppliers at the expected quality level, on time and at reasonable prices.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing market data, internal data and customer needs for his/her Category.
• Developing Category strategy.
• Managing CM-related processes in line with the needs and strategies of Category Management.
• Managing non-food categories and developing category strategies in line with market trends and customer needs.
• Determining the most suitable suppliers within the scope of the determined product range, and managing contract, order and supply processes end-to-end.
• Managing procurement processes in order to achieve annual procurement goals.
• Developing and maintaining strong business relationships with suppliers.
• Being responsible for Assortment Building, Pricing and Profitability of his/her Category.
• Planning and implementing campaigns and promotions to increase sales based on market analysis.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure category and procurement objectives are achieved.

Skills

Persuasion & negotiation

Decision making under pressure

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

University degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Yemeksepeti 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.

Job Description

• Analyzing market data, internal data and customer needs for his/her Category,
• Developing Category strategy,
• Managing CM-related processes in line with the needs and strategies of Category Management,
• Managing non-food categories and developing category strategies in line with market trends and customer needs,
• Determining the most suitable suppliers within the scope of the determined product range, and managing contract, order and supply processes end-to-end,
• Managing procurement processes in order to achieve annual procurement goals,
• Developing and maintaining strong business relationships with suppliers,
• Being responsible for Assortment Building, Pricing and Profitability of his/her Category,
• Planning and implementing campaigns and promotions to increase sales based on market analysis,
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure category and procurement objectives are achieved.

Qualifications

• Graduated from relevant departments of universities,
• At least 3 years of purchasing experience in Retail, Merchandising, FMCG or Food sectors,
• Experience in non-food category management is a strong plus,
• High persuasion and negotiation skills,
• Ability to think fast and make quick decisions,
• Advanced level of MS Office skills,
• Good command of English, both written and spoken,
• Experience in sourcing products from suppliers at the expected quality level, on time and at reasonable prices,
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

• A chance to crown your career at Yemeksepeti, Turkey's largest online quick delivery platform, that has been raising future managers and industry leaders for 20 years!
• A working environment where employee happiness is prioritized, with a strong corporate culture, passionate colleagues working together towards the same goal, and a transparent management approach!
• Project opportunities that you can run together with the employees of Delivery Hero companies in 43 countries of the world and great teachings about global industry leadership!
• Flexible work hours so that you can plan your business and social life as you wish! (Start working at any time between 08:00 and 10:00!)
• A birthday leave waiting for you the next day so you can have fun and party as much as you want on your birthday!
• Online trainings shaped by your choices, where the opportunities you can learn and improve yourself are unlimited!
• A comprehensive private health insurance that will never let you down when you need it!
• The Yemeksepeti family! Always smiling and high communication skills!
• A pre-planned orientation program so that you can capture the spirit of Yemeksepeti in the best way, get to know the brand from the inside, and always feel at home. And of course, a Buddy who will always support you in your first weeks!

At Yemeksepeti, your success is defined by both results and behaviors. We hire for excellence in craft and for the Leadership Principles that shape how we think, decide, and collaborate. What you achieve matters and how you achieve it defines us. Together, they move the business forward and deliver great experiences. Learn more about our Leadership Principles here.

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