Part - time purchasing employee in a hybrid role at a global manufacturer specializing in corrosion protection packaging solutions. Responsible for operational purchasing and supplier negotiations.
About the role
- Category Manager at AUTODOC developing and managing private label products for the automotive sector. Collaborating with manufacturers and analyzing market trends to drive successful product development and sales strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage private label assortment strategy to ensure a balanced and profitable portfolio
- Conduct market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape
- Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for new private label products
- Stay updated on industry trends and innovations to incorporate into product development
- Identify and leverage new market opportunities to expand the private label portfolio
- Collaborate with manufacturers to develop new private label products and oversee the entire product lifecycle, from concept to launch
- Develop and establish competitive pricing strategies to maximize sales and profitability
- Develop and implement marketing strategies and promotional campaigns to drive sales
- In cooperation with the Procurement Manager, build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, negotiate terms, prices and contracts to ensure favorable conditions
- Work closely with other departments, such as marketing, supply chain, quality control, legal, to ensure cohesive strategy execution
- Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular performance reports with insights and recommendations
Requirements
- Strong ownership – thinks like an owner
- Excellent analytical and strategic thinking
- Strong ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs
- Good creative thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- English В2
- Graduate or equivalent experience in business
- Proven experience in developing and launching new private label product lines
- Additional European language will be considered as a plus
- 5+ years of experience in category management, product management, or related roles within the automotive or e-commerce industry
- Experience in automotive aftermarket or accessory or nonfood or DIY or electronics categories
Benefits
- Annual vacation of 24 days and 1 additional day off on your birthday
- Voluntary medical insurance (VMI) after the probation period
- Mental Wellbeing Program –providing you and your immediate family members with free and confidential mental and physical health support services for a wide range of personal and work-related issues
- Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching
- Free English and German language classes
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work
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