Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Experienced manager with good business sense in the areas of buying, sourcing, procurement and category management. • Analytically strong with ability to implement market oriented strategies for category, sourcing and supplier management • Budget responsibility up to € 25 mln • Negotiated profitable business deals and imported goods from European countries and the Far East • Established sustainable overseas partnerships • Energetic, goal oriented team player who likes new challenges • Ability to navigate a multicultural environment and fluent in English, German, French and Dutch
Managing international retail concepts in gift packaging, seasonal decoration, and kids creative for the French market Translating customer needs into concrete product offerings Developing distinctive, trendy products and concepts
Responsible for the buying and range management of the decoration and home accessories at Paardekooper Horti. Products such as vases, flower pots, plates, glassware and decorative items for the floristry industry. Purchasing and negotiations with suppliers in the Far East and Europe. Developing new products, ensuring a relevant range that meets market needs. Collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Purchasing and suppliers. Coordinate and manage the entire product development cycle, from concept to launch. Commercial and strong sense of aesthetics and trends. Data management so that all products are properly presented in all sales channels. Monitoring the KPIs and analyzing the sales data.
Responsibilities: - Prospect the market to identify the key players as wholesalers, trading companies, direct B2B and dedicated channels that supply the secondary market - Daily manage the relationship with customers in France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Romania and Poland - Coordinate with countries to understand their respective customers’ expectations - Propose new products by comparing with key competitors - Contribute to the margin increase
Responsible for the category management of stationary, paper and gifts at Bruna, AKO and Read Shop bookstores
Responsible for the category management of the indoor plants at this pure online retailer.