Product & Category Business Lead
Baarco & Tish s.r.o.
Bratislava, Slovensko (Job with occasional home office)
full-time
From 4 300 EUR/monthThere is no strict price tag for relevant experience. The better fit, better the budget - let's see, what you can bring to the table so we can discuss your expectations.
Information about the position
Job description, responsibilities and duties
We are looking for an experienced product category leader who will influence what customers buy, who supplies it, how it is positioned on the market and how profitable the product portfolio becomes. This is not a procurement role. It’s a business ownership role. So, how will you make your mark?
1. By thinking like an owner & acting like a strategistOwning the category strategy and commercial agenda, balancing customer relevance with sustainable business growth
Building and actively managing the supplier ecosystem by market scouting, tenders, best-value negotiations and turning them into strategic partnerships
Curating the product range with a clear vision by identifying what should be launched or scaled, while knowing what should be improved or discontinued
Driving product development process from concept to shelf, including specifications, packing and private-label solutions
Using market intelligence as your competitive advantage, by understanding competitors’ ranges, pricing history, innovative launches and what generally what consumers like
Making sure that both quality and execution are as expected, including occasional supplier visits, product evaluation and resolving product quality issues, if any
Shaping the category's commercial visibility through promotional planning, campaigns, special activations and marketing communication, while ensuring every activity supports the overall business strategy
Keeping an eye on product availability, inventory and supply-chain efficiency, ensuring commercial decisions work operationally as well
Owning the numbers like sales, margin, profitability and overall category performance
Accelerating market opportunities by both bringing compelling international products to SK market and making high-potential local products international
Your influence will stretch far beyond procurement.
You will have real ownership of a business category and the freedom to influence what happens next.
You will work across Marketing, Quality, Finance, Logistics and other key teams, aligning different perspectives around one commercial objective: making the category stronger.
This is not a role built around waiting for instructions and executing a predefined playbook. It needs an experienced leader with commercial confidence to build the case, negotiate it, align stakeholders and just make it all happen.
Employee perks, benefits
Competitive salary according to your level of experience
Flexible working arrangements and hybrid/remote work options
Real opportunities for career growth and professional development
Learning & development budget for courses, certifications and conferences
Health & wellness benefits designed to support your wellbeing
Modern equipment & tools for everything you need to do your best work
International & diverse team with an open, collaborative culture
Supportive and inspiring work environment where your ideas matter
Team events, company trips & social activities
Recognition & rewards for outstanding performance
Family-friendly benefits and a healthy work-life balance
️ A culture built on trust, autonomy and respect
The chance to make a real impact and be part of something meaningful
Information about the selection process
Dear applicants,
please note that we will contact only the candidates, who meet all of the criteria. We screen all the enclosed documents personally and really carefully, so please make sure you have all important information (that you want us to consider in this selection) listed in your CV. If you will not hear from us within 7 days from your application, we are sorry to inform you that you were not selected to participate in this hiring process.
Thank you for your consideration, time and patience.
Baarco & Tish team
Company on whose behalf the position is being filled
Our client is a modern company that gives people the opportunity to create, make decisions and gives true recognition for their work. Its ambition is not simply to keep pace – it aims to introduce new products, uncover opportunities and push the boundaries of what customers put in their shopping baskets. It is a great environment for someone who does not want to be just another part of a large supply-chain, but enjoys the impact with high level of autonomy and a true sense of ownership over the everyday business ops.
Requirements for the employee
Minimum education required
Language skills
Other knowledge
category management - Advanced
strategic buying - Advanced
vendor negotitations - Advanced
FMCG - Advanced
Driving licence
Experience in the position/sector
Number of years of experience
Personality requirements and skills
We are looking for a commercially minded leader who can create momentum without relying on authority.
You are definitely THE ONE for this role if you:
Bring experience from category management, strategic procurement, purchasing or another commercially driven FMCG/retail environment
Are fluent in the language of margin, profitability, pricing, volume and inventory
Are also fluent in English as the role has an international reach
Are a strong negotiator who can combine commercial acumen with long-term supplier relationships
Combine analytical discipline with curiosity, creativity and a commercial instinct
Naturally look beyond today's product range and look for products, trends and opportunities worth pursuing
Can influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams by solid arguments
Are comfortable taking ownership, making decisions and being accountable for the outcome
Enjoy market mapping, are open to supplier visits and international exposure
Advertiser
Brief description of the company
Founded in 2012, WE act as an interface between HR and PERSONAL MARKETING, EVACUATING STEREOTYPES by designing a new local BENCHMARK SPOT.
Together with OPINION LEADERS in our NETWORK we shape their vision and identify KEY TALENTS - the most important company assets within BRANDED CONTENT and owned CHANNELS.
For more info, feel free track our web or FOLLOW OUR COMPANY:
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Baarco & Tish Team
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