Category Buyer – Home & Living

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IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today! If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Category Manager, Tina Jensen via e-mail We kindly ask you to only attach your CV. With us, there is no need to write a traditional cover letter when applying for a job. Instead, when you click “I’m interested/Apply”, you will have the option to write a brief message to the hiring team. If you wish, you can use this space to share your motivation for applying or highlight anything else you feel is relevant. ABOUT US We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world. Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behaviour and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound at JYSK. JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team. For more information, please visit our career page . Learn how we process your data in our Privacy Policy . Do you have a strong commercial mindset and a keen interest in category management? Are you interested in products that help people decorate, personalise and create a welcoming home? Do you want to be part of a successful international company where purchasing plays a key strategic role? Then you might be the colleague we are looking for. WHAT WE OFFER YOU At JYSK, you will join a dedicated and experienced Purchasing department, where your ideas, performance and development are valued. As a Category Buyer within Home & Living , you will have the opportunity to work with a broad and inspiring product range and develop your purchasing skills with a clear development path towards a future Category Manager role. Furthermore, we offer you: The opportunity to develop your purchasing skills and build a career with a clear development path towards a future Category Manager role Responsibility and involvement throughout the purchasing process, from market monitoring and supplier collaboration to product development, quality and pricing The opportunity to work with an international product range across more than 30 countries Development and training in category management and purchasing The opportunity to work with a wide range of products within Home & Living A skilled and experienced team of colleagues who appreciate results, initiative and new ideas An informal workplace where we live by our values: Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit The opportunity to build your skills, grow professionally and take on new challenges at JYSK WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT As a Category Buyer, you will be part of our Home & Living purchasing area, internally referred to as Homeware. You will work with a broad and inspiring range of products that help our customers decorate, personalise and create a welcoming atmosphere in their homes. The assortment includes products such as decoration, lighting, candles, vases, lanterns, plant pots, frames, artificial flowers and plants, as well as seasonal products – including our Christmas assortment. You will play an important role in developing attractive, competitive and commercially strong assortments for our customers across more than 30 countries. Working closely with suppliers and colleagues across JYSK, you will contribute to both the ongoing development of the assortment and the performance of your categories. You can expect approximately 20 travel days per year. Your tasks and responsibilities in the job include: Monitoring and analysing product performance and preparing reports Conducting competitor surveillance and ensuring competitive global prices Developing and optimising product assortments Identifying market trends and opportunities within Home & Living Working closely with suppliers on product development and assortment optimisation Collaborating with suppliers, colleagues and cross-functional teams across JYSK Supporting ongoing improvements in quality, functionality, design and commercial appeal Contributing to the development of seasonal assortments, including Christmas Supporting the overall commercial performance and development of your categories This position is designed for someone with the drive and potential to grow into a future Category Manager role. You can read more about our Purchasing department here . WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING We are looking for a new colleague who: Holds a relevant degree at Bachelor's or Master's level Has some years of experience as a buyer and a strong interest in purchasing, products, design, quality and functionality Has solid Excel skills and confidence working with IT systems, with an openness to learning new tools Has a structured and analytical mindset and feels comfortable working with numbers and data Has a high attention to detail and can thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Takes a commercial approach and enjoys working with products and assortments Has a collaborative approach with strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Communicates clearly and effectively in Danish and English, both spoken and written Is curious about market trends and understand what makes a product relevant and attractive to customers