Category Manager - Procurement
Our Client, an international retail company - strong actor in DIY - is seeking to recruit an open-minded and ambitious individual to strengthen their local operations.
Currently we are looking for 2 suitable candidates for the Category Manager position:
- 1 Category Manager for Interior Fitting
- 1 Category Manager for Decorative Accessories (curtains, carpets, wallpapers, etc.)
Job description:
You will report directly to the Sector Director and your main duties will be:
- Developing and optimizing category direct import in the organization
- Engaging and managing relationships with Company's key stakeholders
- Formalizing and delivering vendor sourcing plans, managing vendor performance and engagement
- Supervising purchasing and sales budgets
- Negotiating commercial conditions in order to improve price competitiveness, deliver margin gains, improve payment and reduce stocks at destination
- Developing ranges and product offers in-line with Company's expectations using market knowledge as well as style and trend guidelines
- At least 5 years experience as Category Manager, and 3 years in Procurement position
- Higher level of education (business management is preferable)
- Commercial awareness and good understanding of market and customers
- Proven track record in sourcing industry or retail operations
- Proven experience in project management
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
- Very good people management and leadership skills
- Ability to adapt to different requirements
- Fluent in Polish and English, French would be an asset
- High level of flexibility and willingness to travel