Buyer (Non-Food)

TL;DR

Buyer (Non-Food): Owning the end-to-end performance of a newly built category, shaping the assortment, defining the strategy, and driving both customer value and profitability with an accent on data and insights into smart commercial decisions. Focus on setting up ways of working, identifying opportunities, and continuously improving the category.

Location: Onsite

Company

Picnic is a rapidly growing online supermarket delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, utilizing a fully automated fulfillment center and in-house developed delivery algorithms and marketing campaigns.

What you will do

• Build and own a comprehensive category plan from the ground up, translating data, customer insights, and market trends into clear objectives and actionable initiatives.
• Lead negotiations with a diverse supplier base to secure competitive commercial conditions.
• Continuously identify and prioritize commercial opportunities using a data-first approach.
• Design and implement improvement plans to enhance range quality, performance, and customer relevance.
• Collaborate with your category team and cross-functional stakeholders to define priorities and set up processes.

Requirements

• MSc. degree in Business Administration, (Business) Economics, or a comparable field.
• 2-7 years of experience as a Buyer and/or Category Manager within a relevant non-food or consumer goods environment.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable building things from scratch.
• Experience (or strong ambition) in setting up a new category, including defining ways of working, processes, and success metrics.
• Strong analytical skills and comfortable working with data to generate insights.
• Fluency in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Fresh lunch, coffee, and snacks provided daily.
• Health insurance discount and bike plan available.
• Ample learning and development opportunities, including Lepaya courses and Academy trainings.
• 25 holidays, travel expense coverage, and a pension plan.
• Company-provided phone and laptop.

Hiring process

• All decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit.
• Committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.