Category Buyer – Bed linen, Sheets & Bathroom at JYSK

Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category management, Purchasing, Supplier management, Market monitoring, Negotiation, Quality assurance, Pricing strategy, Product assortment development, Data analysis, Excel, Stakeholder management, Relationship building, Analytical mindset, Communication, Reporting

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Description Do you have a strong commercial mindset and a keen interest in category management? Do you want to be part of a successful international company where purchasing plays a key strategic role? Then you might be the colleague we are looking for. WHAT WE OFFER YOU At JYSK, you will join a dedicated and experienced Purchasing department, where your ideas, performance and growth ambitions are truly valued. Furthermore, we offer you: The opportunity to apply your educational background and develop your purchasing skills with a clear development path towards a future Category Manager role Involvement in the entire purchasing process, including supplier visits, market monitoring, negotiations, quality assurance and pricing Development and training in category management A skilled and experienced team of colleagues that appreciates results and initiative An informal workplace where we live by the values: “Colleague, Coporate spirit and the right and duty to speak up" The opportunity to build your skills and a career at JYSK WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT As a Category Buyer, your role will centre around supporting the ongoing development of our categories within Bed linen, sheets and Bathroom across more than 30 countries. You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers, contributing to strategic purchasing activities and product performance. You can expect approximately 20 travel days per year. Your tasks and responsibilities in the job include: Developing and optimising product assortments Creating and maintaining accurate master data Monitoring and analysing product performance and preparing reports Collaborating with suppliers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams Supporting ongoing improvement in quality, functionality and commercial appeal This position is designed for someone with the drive and potential to grow into a future Category Manager role. You can read more about our department here. WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING We are looking for a new colleague who: Holds a relevant degree at Bachelor’s or Master’s level Some years of experience as a buyer and strong interest in purchasing, product design, quality and functionality Solid Excel skills and confidence working with IT systems, with openness to learning new tools A structured, analytical mindset and ease working with numbers and data High attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment A collaborative approach with strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills Clear and effective communication in Danish and English, both spoken and written Additional Information IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today! If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Category Manager, Kathrine Møller Vinther at +45 2540 8454. We kindly ask you to only attach your CV. With us, there is no need to write a traditional cover letter when applying for a job. Instead, when you click “I’m interested/Apply”, you will have the option to write a brief message to the hiring team. If you wish, you can use this space to share your motivation for applying or highlight anything else you feel is relevant. ABOUT US We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world. Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behaviour and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK. JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team. For more information, please visit our career page. Learn how we process your data in our Privacy Policy.

Responsibilities

The Category Buyer will support the development of bed linen, sheets, and bathroom categories across over 30 countries. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, optimizing product assortments, and analyzing product performance to drive commercial success.