About the job
Join us at Vilgain , a rapidly expanding food and e-commerce brand that's revolutionizing the nutrition, home care, and lifestyle products market. We are on the lookout for a passionate Category Manager who possesses a keen sense for product development, is adept with numbers, and excels at building strong supplier relationships. We need someone unafraid to take on responsibility and drive their category forward.
Key Responsibilities:
Overseeing and developing the assigned product category and product lines for Vilgain – engaging in new product development based on specified requirements.
Managing the entire process from receiving the brief to launching the product in the market.
Identifying and selecting suitable suppliers, manufacturers, ingredients, and packaging, as well as purchasing and managing supplier relationships.
Monitoring trends and scouting for new opportunities.
Collaborating closely with production, quality, and purchasing teams to ensure a seamless production process – tracking availability, quality, delivery times, and supplier capacities, while working with marketing on product launches.
Who We Are Looking For:
Experience in purchasing, preferably with private label production.
A passion for food and a desire to make a difference.
Strong analytical thinking and the ability to see processes in context.
Ability to coordinate multiple areas simultaneously, from production to purchasing.
Attention to detail and precision in data, numbers, and processes.
A proactive approach with a drive to find more efficient solutions.
Results-oriented mindset and the ability to keep things under control.
What We Offer:
Join a fast-growing e-commerce brand where your work makes a real impact.
Be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and knows how to have fun (and enjoy good food ).
5 weeks of vacation and a Multisport card for sports and wellness activities.
