SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER (Maternity coverage)

BILLA Bulgaria, part of REWE Group, is one of the fastest developing supermarket chains in Europe. Our main purpose is to deliver fresh and high-quality products for our customers!

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving category growth and delivering exceptional value to customers? We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Category Manager to lead and optimize our category strategy, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve business goals. This is a key leadership role where your insights and expertise will directly impact our commercial success and customer satisfaction.

SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER (Maternity coverage)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the overall strategy for the dedicated category in line with the company strategy;
• Monitor and control the effective execution of the annual plans per subcategories;
• Shape a competitive assortment in the respective category aligned with the company strategic direction;
• Analyze customer needs and market insights in order to drive innovations and optimizations in the category;
• Negotiate and maintain the trade terms and relationships with domestic and international suppliers;
• Constantly look for new opportunities for growth and identify new suppliers;
• Implement company pricing strategy within the dedicated category;
• Plan, negotiate and execute effective promotional activities;
• Ensure optimal assortment placement of the dedicated product categories in the different types of stores;
• Monitor and analyze all KPIs associated with the performance of the respective category, achieve the set goals and drive company growth;
• Lead strategic company projects that drive optimization and progress;
• Work in a close collaboration, manage and develop a team of category managers and assistants.

Requirements:

• University degree, preferably in Economics, Trade, etc.;
• 3-5 years of professional experience in Category Management/Procurement in Retail/FMCG sector;
• 1-3 years of managerial experience in leading, developing and engaging people;
• Strong negotiation and stakeholders management skills;
• Strong analytical and data processing skills that drive decision making;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to build effective working relationships;
• High self-motivation with strive for continuous learning and professional development;
• Ability to multitask under pressure;
• Excellent self-organization, goal-orientation and proactivity;
• Highly proficient in MS Office;
• Excellent language skills in English;
• Good common of German language is considered an advantage.

What we offer:

• Challenging opportunity for long-term career development in a multinational company;
• Work in an open and friendly environment;
• Dynamic and achievement-oriented team;
• Competitive remuneration;
• GS1/Nielsen Category Management training and certification;
• Close coordination with the company's management and REWE's international team.

If you are interested in our opportunity, please send your CV.

Your application data will be treated with strict confidentiality. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.