About the Company
This is not your typical retail & consumer goods player. Our client, a
fast-growing disruptor
in the European retail space, is shaking up the industry by delivering top-brand products to consumers at unbeatable prices through a model built on
smart sourcing
,
lean operations
, and
bold execution
.
Currently expanding into
multiple European markets
, this company is riding a strong growth wave—new countries, new categories, and ambitious goals that require top talent to fuel the journey.
What truly sets them apart? A
no-nonsense, action-oriented culture
. Bureaucracy doesn't live here. If there's a problem, you solve it. If there's an opportunity, you chase it. Simple. Fast. Impactful.
About the Role
We're searching for a
strategic, entrepreneurial, and commercially-savvy Category Manager
to join the international buying team of our client in the retail & consumer goods sector.
If you're excited by the idea of
owning your P&L
,
negotiating game-changing deals
, and
scaling products across borders
, this is your kind of playground.
What You Will Be Doing
You will have full
end-to-end ownership
of your product categories, including P&L responsibility:
* Source, negotiate, and trade
food and non-food products for stores across Europe
* Own pricing and margin optimization
for your categories
* Spot product opportunities
and analyze assortment gaps
* Use your
network and market insight
to source winning products
* Define and implement buying strategies
with full autonomy
* Manage international categories
, including major household brands
* Grow into a leadership role
in a fast-moving environment
What We Are Looking For
* 4–10 years of experience
in buying or selling CPG products across Europe
* Bachelor's degree
in Business, Economics, or a related field
* Private-label negotiation experience
is a strong plus
* Advanced Excel skills
(Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, strong data handling)
* Willingness to travel
across Europe regularly
* International exposure
is a plus
* Fluent English (C1)
required;
French and/or Portuguese
are a bonus
Soft Skills
* Strong negotiation and communication
skills—you close deals and build long-term supplier relationships
* Leadership potential
—ready to lead a team soon
* Entrepreneurial mindset
—you own your results and thrive with autonomy
* Analytical and commercially sharp
—you turn data into strategy
* Ambitious and proactive
—you love to hunt opportunities and make things happen
Why This Role
* Shape the future
of a company scaling rapidly across Europe
* Very attractive compensation package
, reflecting the impact and responsibility of the role
* Full ownership and decision-making power
over your category
* Fast-track career progression
into team leadership
* High-impact, entrepreneurial environment
where results come first
* Work with high-performing, driven colleagues
in a culture that rewards initiative and execution
* Join a company that
values independence, ambition, and speed