As a Category Buyer, you will be responsible for the development and performance of your own product categories: Lighting, Candles, and Heating & Cooling. You will develop a distinctive and commercially successful product range that responds to current trends, technological developments and changes in cost prices.
You will work closely with Sales to identify and capitalise on commercial opportunities and drive revenue growth with both national and international customers. In addition, you will be responsible for purchasing products and maintaining and developing relationships with suppliers.
In this role, you will have a significant influence on our product range and plenty of room to make independent decisions regarding product development, suppliers and purchasing.
Your responsibilities
- Developing and managing the Lighting, Candles, and Heating & Cooling categories;
- Creating and optimising a commercial and competitive product range;
- Identifying and translating trends, market developments and technological developments into new products;
- Selecting, evaluating and developing suppliers;
- Negotiating prices, terms, lead times and other purchasing conditions;
- Monitoring cost prices, margins and commercial performance;
- Maintaining and developing relationships with national and international suppliers;
- Working closely with Sales to identify commercial opportunities and drive revenue growth;
- Contributing to the further development of our product categories and product range.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a commercially minded and entrepreneurial (Jr.) Category Buyer who has an affinity with our product categories and enjoys taking responsibility for the entire process, from product range development through to purchasing.
What do you bring?
- A completed Bachelor’s degree (HBO) at minimum;
- Experience in purchasing, category management or a similar commercial role;
- A strong affinity with the Lighting, Candles and/or Heating & Cooling product categories;
- Strong commercial awareness and a good eye for trends and market developments;
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills;
- An analytical, independent and results-oriented approach;
- Good command of both Dutch and English;
- Experience working with suppliers in China/Asia is a plus.
Who are we?
For more than 30 years, we have been a leading importer and wholesaler of creative toys for children and arts & crafts and hobby products for adults.
Our product range consists of a broad and diverse selection of hobby, craft and painting products, creative and educational toys, and games for everyone – whether for individual enjoyment or for having fun with friends and family. Our products are sold B2B, directly to the retail market and through online channels throughout Europe and beyond.
In recent years, we have grown rapidly and have built a motivated, professional and friendly team that works with our products and product range every day. Our office in Hedel currently has more than 90 employees.
In short: we are a dynamic organisation with driven and creative people.
Who are you?
You are someone who enjoys taking ownership of a product category. You combine strong commercial instincts with a sharp eye for costs, quality and margins. You know what is happening in the market, are curious about new products and developments, and enjoy working with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
You are not afraid to make decisions and have an eye for opportunities before others see them.
What do we offer?
- An informal, professional and friendly working environment;
- A salary starting from €3,500 gross per month;
- 28 days of annual leave based on a full-time employment contract;
- Initially, we offer a temporary employment contract, with the intention of building a long-term working relationship.
Interested?
Are you the right candidate for this position and ready to take on the challenge with us?
Then send your application to Mieke Briaire, HR Manager, at hr@ccg.eu.
We do not appreciate acquisition in response to this vacancy.
