(Senior) Manager Buying & Sales Pantry (m/w/d)
Core
Strategic and operational management of the Pantry category (Antipasti, preserved foods, ready meals, convenience, potatoes, rice, nutritional foods, cereals, legumes, pasta, sauces, canned goods, preserved delicacies) including procurement, sales, and assortment development.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement & Sales)
Builds
Sustainable assortment and product concepts for the Pantry category
Domain
Food retail / Grocery / Pantry
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, market analysis, assortment planning, business development, financial analysis, project management
Preferred skills
Pantry category expertise, international business experience, trend spotting
Technologies
MS Office, digital tools
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize the Pantry assortment based on market and customer needs; Analyze procurement markets and competitor activities to drive revenue and profitability; Identify and evaluate national and international suppliers; Lead price, condition, and contract negotiations with suppliers and customers; Manage existing customers and acquire new business partners; Initiate product launches and new assortment solutions; Lead cross-functional projects connecting procurement, sales, and category management.