Senior Category Manager, Homeware & Christmas articles

8220, Brabrand, Sødalsparken 18, Denmark

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Do you have a strong commercial mindset and a keen interest in category management? Are you ready to drive strategic decisions, develop high-performing teams and want to be part of a successful international company where purchasing plays a key strategic role?

Then you might be our new Senior Category Manager.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

You will get a key leadership role with significant impact on the future development within the product categories Homeware & Christmas. You will get the responsibility for leading and developing a team of skilled and experienced purchasing professionals that appreciate results and initiative.

Furthermore, we offer you:

A dynamic and international environment with strong values and a high-performance culture.
Involvement in the entire purchasing process, including supplier visits, market monitoring, negotiations, quality assurance and pricing.
Close collaboration with stakeholders across Purchasing, Sales and Marketing.
Attractive staff benefits and special discounts from companies within Lars Larsen Group.

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT

As Senior Category Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing the team of 5 employees (Category Manager, Buyers and Purchasing Coordinator) and ensure the ongoing development of our Homeware & Christmas categories 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 should expect 20-25 days of traveling.

Your tasks and responsibilities in the job include:

Management of the team within the categories.
Define and align on category strategy and development with Purchasing Director
Developing and optimizing product assortments.
Secure category performance by following up on budget and KPIs.
Collaborating with suppliers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams.
Supporting ongoing improvement in quality, functionality and commercial appeal.

You can read more about our department here.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING

We are looking for a strong and experienced leader with both strategic mindset and operational understanding and you:

Have a solid background and proven track record as buyer in design oriented areas and a strong interest in home decoration.
Are goal-oriented, structured and understands tradesmanship.
Are interested in the products both in terms of product quality and functionality and have a natural flair for design, colors and details.
Are analytically strong and can work proactively with numbers and data and translate these into concrete actions.
Communicate clearly and effectively in both Danish and English, verbally and in writing.

IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Purchasing Director Laurence Muller at +4561629410

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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.

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