Einkäufer / Category Manager Non Food (m/w/d)
Core
Strategic and operational category management for non-food products in a discount retail chain, focusing on assortment development, supplier negotiation, and inventory planning.
Role type
Senior Category Manager / Purchasing Manager
Builds
Non-food product assortment and supply chain for a regional discount retailer
Domain
Retail / Grocery / Non-Food
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, supplier negotiation, assortment planning, demand forecasting, contract management, ERP/WMS proficiency, KPI analysis, travel readiness
Preferred skills
Experience in discount or retail purchasing, knowledge of supplier markets, proficiency in Excel reporting
Technologies
ERP systems, WMS, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop strategic assortment and evaluate suppliers; Conduct operational purchasing, demand planning, and order management; Acquire suppliers at trade fairs and manage international contacts; Analyze sales performance and margins to drive optimization; Manage obsolete stock and space utilization; Negotiate framework contracts and prepare procurement reports.