Category Manager at Delivery Hero

Stockholm, , Sweden -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Grocery Sales, P&L Performance, Supplier Relationships, Negotiations, Sales Improvement, Data-Driven Decision Making, Inventory Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, MS Office Mastery, Pricing Strategy, Product Development, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Relationship Management

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Company Description foodora 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 over 70+ 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 Do you want to be the superhero of Sweden's grocery retail revolution? Do you have a black (or pink) belt in category management and grocery sales? If you're nodding your head in excitement, keep reading! We're on the hunt for a category mastermind to join our team and help us unleash the awesomeness of Sweden's trendiest digital food chain. At foodora market, we're not just breaking records, we're breaking the mold for the entire grocery industry and now it’s your time to join the ride! Acting as the “business owner” and be fully responsible for the P&L performance of the assigned category End to end category management including managing performance of the product portfolio, developing and growing supplier relationships, expanding product selection and supplier base, leading negotiations, setting category strategy, driving sales and margin improvements and creating best-in-class customer experiences Ensure foodora market categories has the optimal selection and strategically competitive prices in the market through local and international sourcing Source and build strong supplier base to negotiate terms improvement, secure supplier advertising spend, and ensure a reliable and operationally effective flow of goods Work to develop new sourcing and extended range to ensure we have high quality, good value goods available to our customers year-round Employ data-driven decision making to drive the category. Provide insight to the commercial team and work closely with marketing and supply chain to forecast demand and ensure consistent supply Partner with supply chain team to manage inventory levels and wastage Work cross functionally with Product, Supply Chain, Operations and Marketing to deliver strategic projects Qualifications 3-5 years experience in merchandising / buying, retail and category management Experience in supplier negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management and product development Superb business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management (both internal and external) Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment, with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills Strong analytical skills Great communication skills (both oral and written) are a must Mastery of MS Office (particularly Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) is preferred A plus is if you are highly analytical and strong in following up sales performance, margins, and key commercial KPIs. Experience from roles such as controller, strategic purchaser, or similar analytical positions within purchasing or retail is considered a strong advantage, as it brings a structured, data-driven approach to category performance and decision-making. Studies have shown that women and some minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. If you are interested in this role and you have most of the skills we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply anyway! Additional Information Wellness allowance topped with the opportunity to participate in many work/life balance initiatives at foodora such as free group training at Sats & reduced price on massage. Employee discount at foodora (woho!) and awesome Friday breakfasts! Occupational pension, incl. premium exemption insurance, accident insurance and life insurance. foodora Learning - Monthly learning sessions about different topics, such as the q-commerce industry, negotiation techniques and project management combined with a structured onboarding and inspiring courses within our learning tool Sana Great deals at Benify (for e.g. gym membership, e-bikes hotels, audiobooks, streaming services, clothes, kitchen supplies… and so much more! Awesome AW’s and (pink) parties!

Responsibilities

The Category Manager will be responsible for the P&L performance of the assigned category and will manage the end-to-end category management process. This includes developing supplier relationships, driving sales and margin improvements, and ensuring optimal product selection and pricing.