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Category Manager / Buyer @ EQOM

Are you a driven professional with a keen sense of trends and a decisive strategic vision? Do you want to play a central role in optimizing our lingerie category and contribute to our success? We are looking for a Lingerie Category Manager/Buyer who can lead our teams, implement innovative solutions, and elevate our procurement strategy to new heights.

 

HBO

 

32 / 40 hour

 

 

What will you be doing

As a Category Manager/Buyer Lingerie at EQOM, you will play a crucial role in the success of our lingerie category. You will develop and implement strategic plans and policies to optimize sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. This includes conducting thorough market research, analyzing the competitive landscape, and identifying trends and opportunities specific to the lingerie market.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Product Assortment Management: Manage the product assortment, develop new products, and create targeted marketing campaigns, promotions, and pricing strategies;
  • Inventory Management: Ensure optimal inventory levels to meet market demand while minimizing costs;
  • Procurement and Sourcing: Negotiate with suppliers, manage supplier relationships, and source high-quality lingerie products;
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Head of Purchase to establish the overall procurement strategy and collaborate with category managers and senior buyers to develop specific goals and plans;
  • Leadership: Lead the lingerie category management team, provide functional direction to senior buyers, and ensure all plans and policies align with the overall business strategy and goals;
  • Reporting: Report to the Senior Category Manager and provide valuable insights for the overall procurement strategy.

Who are you

  • A strategic thinker with a passion for the lingerie market;
  • An experienced professional in category management or buying, preferably in the lingerie or fashion industry;
  • Analytical with the ability to conduct thorough market research and data analysis;
  • Comfortable in the dynamic world of e-commerce;
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment;
  • Skilled in developing strategic plans and managing cross-functional teams.;
  • An effective negotiator with experience in supplier management.

What do we ask

  • Proven experience in category management or buying, preferably in the lingerie or fashion industry;
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to conduct market research and data analysis;
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills;
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, international environment;
  • Proficiency in developing strategic plans and managing cross-functional teams;
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience in supplier management;
  • Join our team and play a key role in the success of our lingerie category through strategic planning, innovative solutions, and effective procurement strategies!

What do we offer you

  • A unique opportunity within a young dynamic and international company;
  • A job at one of the most exciting companies in the Netherlands;
  • A 'work hard, play harder' atmosphere;
  • The space to develop yourself;
  • Pension plan;
  • Free use of bootcamp lesson and our own in-house gym and/or a discount on your sports subscription via Bedrijfsfitness Nederland;
  • A job for 32-40 hours a week with a competitive salary.

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