(Senior) Category Manager (m/w/d)

Become an entrepreneur:in the company! In the OBI Category Management we are looking for highly motivated colleagues:inside (m/w/d), who want to take on a broad responsibility, but also actively shape the future of trade. We have set ourselves ambitious growth plans for the next few years and drive the digital transformation consistently. As a commercial hub, Category Management is crucial to strengthen our core business and at the same time to go new ways. In the sense of our 'Everything Machbar' DNA, we are looking for the next machbar mug with you! Be part of the transformation from OBI to the modern X-channel dealer and actively shape our future. Our team is looking forward to you!

Business Responsibility: As an entrepreneur, you take responsibility for the categories of sales, earnings, inventory and customer satisfaction. The focus is on the long-term development of the category(s), while you can immerse yourself in relevant details at any time. Assortment sovereignty: You meet all product range decisions across all channels (stationary, eCommerce and Click & Collect) and also tax this for our international OBI corporate countries Customer focus & optimization: The range is optimized along customer requirements. To do this, you conduct market, competition and price analyses independently Supplier & Negotiating skills: You act and actively develop supplier relationships. You can negotiate EK prices, conditions, ranges, availability and service levels – always with a view to the possible trade-offs of our core KPIs Promotions & new customers: You tax special actions around our heyOBI ecosystem to actively influence the acquisition of new customers Your expert status: You strive to become a:e top expert:in the assortment, with deep knowledge of trends, potentials and market developments. Use the tools and reporting available to make data-driven sound decisions Team spirit & internationality: You work closely in cross-functional and international OBI teams

Our customer- Your focus: The customer is always at the centre of your attention and you consistently judge your category decisions on and for the customer Entrepreneurial heart blood: motivates you to take on entrepreneurial responsibility and to find the optimal mix of turnover, margin and stock Omnichannel visionary:in: You firmly believe in the interplay of stationary and digital and know that a customer journey is no longer one-dimensional today Negotiation Professional: You have fun managing supplier relationships and can demonstrate success in self-led negotiations Data fan: You see data as a chance to make your decisions better Hands-on mentality with a vision: It's not a problem for you to dive deep into details, but you always keep the view for the big whole Experience: You have collected several years of experience in Category Management or Purchasing and are keen to actively accompany the transformation of OBI Teamplayer:in & Macher:in:You’re through and through:e Macher:in as well as a:e team player:in and put yourself well into our ‘All Machbar’ culture Qualification: A successfully completed study, fluent English skills, safe handling in MS Office and Google Workspace as well as a high degree of self-responsibility complete your profile

Work-Life-Balance - 30 days a year and free days on 24 and 31 December - on top ten more days are possible Flexible working hours - In our sliding time frame, you determine how your working day looks Office or at home - In addition to a hybrid working model with two days of mobile work per week, we offer you the opportunity to work up to 20 days a year from (EEA) abroad Sabbatical - We offer an up to six-month break from working day Your development - Many exciting training opportunities, e.g. in our OBI Academy Shopping at OBI - 15% discount on your purchases with us in the market To strengthen - operating restaurant, free hot drinks, water and fruit Corporate Benefits - Exclusive discounts on countless leisure activities, online shops, technology and more Staying on the go - Get a discounted company bike

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