Senior Category Manager

About the Position As a Senior Category Manager, you will serve as a strategic partner for our key retail clients, providing them with data-driven, objective insights and recommendations regarding the historical and future trends of the category and its leading brands. The yellow fats category is crucial due to its high frequency and penetration, acting as a…

Are you ready to stylishly saddle our customers and contribute to shaping the future of our apparel assortment? Do you possess sharp commercial insight, closely track the latest trends, and aspire to be the driving force behind our Wear category? At Mantel, we are looking for an entrepreneurial Category Manager for Apparel who can transform our ambitions into a winning collection!Did you know that Mantel has been around since 1938? What started as a small bicycle shop in Arnhem has grown into the largest bicycle retailer in the Netherlands, and we are on a mission to conquer Europe. Our mission is crystal clear: a Mantel bike on every corner of the street. To achieve this, we work as one cohesive team in an entrepreneurial environment where craftsmanship and enjoyment go hand in hand. As the Category Manager for Apparel, you will play a crucial role in this success.

Are you an enthusiastic and ambitious student ready to dive into the world of Product Management? Do you want to be an integral part of a dynamic team driving the success of the fastest growing webshops in the Netherlands?Without products, there are no customers! As a Product Management intern, your primary role will involve assisting in the management of Proforto's range of workwear, safety shoes, and accessories. To maintain a profitable assortment, extensive research needs to be conducted in market developments, competition, and trends. This internship will teach you how to analyze optimal strategies for maximizing revenue with our product line. Do you see a justified demand for new products? You will be the one to find out! Moreover, you will learn how to manage products through collaboration with your colleagues in Marketing, Customer Service, and Supply Chain. Lastly, you will gain hands-on experience with Excel and the Magento backend to efficiently update and upload products in bulk on our website. This internship will provide you with valuable insight into the complexities of managing an online store.Start date: January / February 2026.Your responsibilities include:Analyzing, identifying, and acting on product, brand, and category levels with relevant stakeholders, both internal and external;Bringing new brands and products to life by ensuring that all data, along with supplementary content, is correctly entered into our system for optimal customer selection;Working alongside Supply Chain to ensure that the right products are stocked in our warehouse;Managing overstock by collaborating with our Sales and Marketing departments to prevent excess inventory;Staying updated on competitor pricing and offerings to ensure we maintain a competitive edge in the online marketplace.Your contribution will be vital to the daily operations and growth of Proforto. If you're interested, you can also explore other facets of Product Management during your internship!Why join us?Proforto boasts the largest assortment of workwear and safety shoes in Europe, with the primary goal of supporting real heroes. Through our webshops, we provide our customers with a wide range of high-quality corporate clothing all on one platform, delivered quickly. Our services extend beyond just sales; from embroidery to printing - we can do it all!

BoekenVoordeel is een toonaangevende retailketen met bijna 100 winkels in Nederland en België. Wij zijn trots op ons unieke assortiment en onze scherpe prijzen. Momenteel werken we hard aan de vernieuwing van onze propositie en huisstijl, wat vraagt om strategische assortimentskeuzes, creativiteit en commercieel inzicht.FunctieomschrijvingAls Category Manager Boeken ben je samen met de Senior Category Manager verantwoordelijk voor het boekenassortiment in onze winkels en online. Je combineert commerciële scherpte met creativiteit en marktgevoel, en bent een volwaardige gesprekspartner voor leveranciers en interne teams. Dit is een uitdagende rol die verder gaat dan standaard inkopen; je ontwikkelt unieke producten en benut kansen in de markt.Jouw verantwoordelijkheden en uitdagingenInkoop & assortimentSamenwerken met de Senior Category Manager bij inkoopactiviteitenAssisteren bij assortimentskeuzes en schappenplannen voor de winkelsPlaatsen en opvolgen van bestellingenVoorraadbeheer en budgetbewakingUitvoeren van analytische werkzaamheden rondom inkoopCreativiteit & conceptueel denkenOntwikkelen van nieuwe productgroepen en exclusieve boekenconceptenVertalen van trends naar commercieel aantrekkelijke productenMeedenken over de introductie van nieuwe producten en specialsVerrassen van bestaande klanten en aantrekken van nieuwe doelgroepenBewaken van prijs-, marge- en formule-eisenRelatiebeheer & dealmakingOpbouwen en onderhouden van sterke relaties met leveranciersSignaleren en opkopen van restpartijen door jouw marktkennisSluiten van succesvolle deals en voeren van onderhandelingsgesprekkenSamenwerking & afstemmingFuncties als aanspreekpunt voor winkels binnen boekenAfstemming met marketing over acties en campagnes

Join Our Mission to Make Chocolate RightAt Tony’s Chocolonely, we are dedicated to eradicating exploitation in cocoa. We are not merely a chocolate company; we are an impact-driven organization that produces delightful chocolate while demonstrating that ethical practices and business success can coexist harmoniously. By partnering with mission allies like Albert Heijn, Ben & Jerry's, Jokolade, and Aldi through Tony's Open Chain (TOC), we are paving the way for a fairer and more transparent chocolate supply chain.Your RoleWe seek a Senior Category Manager to fortify Tony’s reputation as a strategic, insight-focused category partner across the Benelux region and beyond. You will be instrumental in shaping our category vision, leveraging consumer, customer, and market insights to provide clear commercial guidance that fosters growth for both Tony’s and our retail partners in a sustainable and impactful manner.You will engage closely with key clients like Albert Heijn and Jumbo, utilizing analytical tools such as NielsenIQ, SIS, and Seven to identify opportunities, craft compelling category narratives, and inform assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies. Your ability to distill complex data into straightforward stories will guide internal decision-making and enrich customer interactions.Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You will work in tandem with teams across Sales, Marketing, Finance, NPD, and Operations to shape long-term plans, enhance business cases, support innovations, and ensure our market strategies are data-driven. Additionally, you will mentor and develop a junior Category Manager, enhancing the capabilities of the category function within Tony's. Reporting to the Head of Sales Benelux, you will be a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, driving profitable growth through analytical expertise and insightful storytelling.In Summary, Your Responsibilities Include:Utilizing your extensive knowledge of the chocolate market to co-create and present our long-term strategy to the executive team.Leading data-driven category discussions with major retailers, clarifying opportunities and collaboratively shaping the category's future.Transforming insights into actionable recommendations that enhance category performance.

About the Position The Senior Category Manager serves as a strategic partner for our key retail clients, providing them with data-driven, objective insights and recommendations regarding the historical and future trends of the category and its leading brands. Given the high frequency and penetration rates, the yellow fats category is crucial for our clients as a significant traffic driver. Flora Food Group stands as a market leader in this category and acts as the Category Captain. You will engage with all aspects of the marketing mix and have access to essential retailer data and customer research to substantiate your recommendations. In addition to being a traffic builder, Flora Food Group plays a vital role in helping retailers achieve their goals concerning CO2 reduction and promoting a more plant-based diet, both in-store and in many supermarket products. Within Flora Food Group, category management also holds significant internal importance. You will be part of the Becel or Blue Band team and the AH or Jumbo team, collaborating with colleagues to create plans that align with market developments and customer needs. You will also play a major role in developing annual plans. At Flora Food Group, you will work with iconic brands and contribute to our vision of sustainability and innovation.

Are you ready to take on the challenge of building and expanding one of the most promising categories at Proforto? At Proforto, you will have the opportunity to manage and grow our Sports and Team Apparel category, along with the personalization of clothing (printing/embroidery). You will not only oversee these product groups but also play an active role in commercial projects such as brand development, strategic expansions, and e-commerce optimizations.With exciting sports brands like Nike, adidas, and Craft among others, you will ensure that teams, companies, and associations can find everything they need at Proforto: from the right outfit to professional personalization.

Are you an experienced and driven Senior Trade Marketer or Category Manager with a passion for fresh produce? Do you thrive on using data and insights to shape growth strategies in our target markets?As a Category Manager at Looye Kwekers, you will constantly monitor the performance of our product offerings, enhancing the tomato category's performance for both our company and retail partners. You will play a crucial role in formulating the category strategy, leveraging all elements of the marketing mix. Your vision will help develop a forward-looking plan for the tomato category with our clients. Annual plans for assortment, distribution, pricing, and promotions will be crafted by interpreting shopper and market data (including Nielsen and SIS). Furthermore, you will be a key contributor to innovation projects, continually assessing trends, market developments, and the needs of consumers and sales channels.In this role, you will act as a vital link between marketing, sales, and our trading partners, seamlessly transitioning between strategic planning and practical execution. Your experience and strategic insight will aid Looye Kwekers in advancing a category-driven approach to our operations. You will be part of the Marketing Department and lead the Trade Marketer focused on shopper activations within your team.We are seeking an entrepreneurial Category Manager for 32-38 hours per week to join our headquarters in Naaldwijk.ABOUT USFor over 80 years, Looye Kwekers has been delighting people with exceptionally flavorful tomatoes. We take pride in our family business, which has cultivation sites in Naaldwijk and Burgerveen, as well as a packaging facility in Naaldwijk. In collaboration with our contract growers, we are continually striving to cultivate the most delicious tomatoes. Our product portfolio, including Looye Honingtomaten, Looye Joyn tomatoes, and Looye To Go tomatoes, is available internationally. You will work alongside 600 colleagues to supply leading retailers and fruit and vegetable specialists with our flavorful tomatoes.

Join Jacobs Douwe Egberts as an enthusiastic intern in our Category Management department focused on Shopper Marketing. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment. You will work closely with our team to develop and implement strategies that enhance shopper engagement and drive brand growth.

We are dedicated to assisting our customers in finding the perfect e-bike, racing bike, or mountain bike. With your commercial mindset and passion for the latest cycling technologies, you will make a significant impact. Mantel is seeking a Category Specialist for our 'Bikes' team who will accelerate our product content and pricing strategy.What started as a local bicycle shop in Arnhem in 1938 has grown into the leading bicycle specialist in the Netherlands. We are pedaling hard, with ambitions that extend far beyond our borders. Our fuel? A team that collaborates, innovates, and enjoys working towards our mission: a Mantel bike on every corner! As a Category Specialist for Bikes, you will be at the forefront of the customer journey, ensuring that our e-bikes, racers, and MTBs are presented perfectly both online and in our Superstores. Thanks to your expertise, every customer will effortlessly find their dream bike.

Domino's Pizza Netherlands is hiring an EU Category Buyer based in Nieuwegein. This part-time role manages purchasing strategies across European markets, focusing on sourcing quality products at competitive prices. Role overview The EU Category Buyer plays a key part in shaping procurement processes and supporting supply chain efficiency. Decisions made in this position have a direct effect on product quality and cost throughout Domino's European operations. Collaboration and responsibilities Work closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to improve procurement methods Analyze purchasing data to inform sourcing decisions Help maintain and enhance product offerings for Domino's customers What you bring Strong analytical skills Interest in the food industry Experience or enthusiasm for working with suppliers and internal teams

Are you the one who helps our customers find the smartest navigation solutions or the perfect bike bags? With your keen eye for the latest technology and a winning commercial mindset, you will drive our accessories category into high gear. Become the tech expert of our team!At Mantel, we are united by a clear mission: to have a Mantel bike on every corner of the street! We achieve this by working together, being entrepreneurial, and having fun as we build the best cycling experience in Europe. Since 1938, we have grown from a small bike shop in Arnhem to the largest bike store in the Netherlands. As the Category Specialist for Electronics & Accessories, you will be at the forefront of the customer journey for everything related to cycling. You will be the go-to source for information on gadgets like GPS computers and bike trainers, as well as practical essentials like locks and bags.

Patagonia, a pioneering outdoor apparel brand established in 1973, is dedicated to protecting our planet amidst the ongoing crisis of biodiversity loss. We leverage our resources—business acumen, investments, advocacy, and creativity—to foster essential changes for environmental preservation. As a certified B Corporation and a founding member of 1% for the Planet, we have made a significant impact, contributing over $145 million in grants and in-kind donations to grassroots environmental initiatives worldwide.Your Role:At Patagonia, we are driven by our mission to save our home planet. The Ocean Category Manager will play a crucial role in advancing the business development of the Ocean category across the EMEA region. This position will lead sales initiatives while collaborating with Marketing, Buying, Merchandising, and Planning teams, as well as global Ocean stakeholders. The primary objective is to cultivate a sustainable and profitable business in the market, enhance our influence within the sports community, and establish technical product credibility. This role does not have direct reports or budget authority, thus effective stakeholder management and cross-functional influence are essential for achieving Ocean business goals.Main Responsibilities:Category Vision: Collaborate with EMEA Marketplace and Buying teams, along with global Ocean stakeholders, to co-develop and implement a multi-year vision and seasonal business plans aimed at growing the Ocean category and establishing a strategic roadmap for EMEA.Cross-Functional Coordination: Foster and activate relationships across Marketplace, Marketing, Merchandising, Buying, Planning, Quality, and Operations teams to educate on category needs and align on objectives, consumer demands, commercial opportunities, and customer care.Business Development and Positioning: Identify and drive incremental sales opportunities across various channels, set and monitor sales targets, and support sell-in/sell-through performance. Collaborate with EMEA Brand and regional Marketing teams and global Ocean stakeholders to develop category marketing objectives.Go-to-Market Execution: Guide seasonal GTM processes by partnering with Buying, Merchandising, Planning, Operations, and Dealer Service teams to deliver product presentations, manage inventory levels, and inform marketing and sales tactics.Marketing & Community Activation: Work alongside the Sports Communities Marketing role and global Ocean stakeholders to integrate surf and ocean ambassadors into our marketing campaigns and grassroots initiatives, enhancing our brand presence and credibility within surfing communities. Serve as an external ambassador in EMEA and represent surf interests internally.Product & Market Insight: Collect community and market intelligence, along with product feedback, to inform seasonal assortments, strategies, and influence growth initiatives.

Why We ExistAt Tony’s Chocolonely, we are dedicated to eradicating exploitation in the cocoa industry. We are not just a chocolate company that seeks to make an impact; we are an impact-driven organization that produces delicious chocolate while championing ethical practices and success. By leading through our Tony's Open Chain (TOC), we inspire mission allies such as Albert Heijn, Ben & Jerry's, Jokolade, and Aldi to adopt a more equitable and transparent chocolate supply chain.Your ResponsibilitiesAs the Global Packaging Category Buyer, you will take charge of our packaging categories on a global scale, ensuring a steady supply, nurturing supplier relationships, and spearheading both innovation and efficiency. This role combines daily operational dynamics with long-term strategic planning, allowing you to significantly impact product quality, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. You will streamline processes where necessary and drive improvements in our operations. Most importantly, your efforts will help maintain our iconic packaging, crucial for conveying our story loud, clear, and responsibly.Your Key Responsibilities Include:Developing and implementing 3-year sourcing strategies for all key packaging categories in line with Tony’s sustainability goals and business objectives.Building, managing, and nurturing a reliable global supplier network, fostering long-term partnerships while monitoring performance and promoting continuous enhancement.Leading negotiations and securing ongoing contracts with a keen focus on balancing cost, quality, and ethical standards.Overseeing daily operations while advancing significant improvement projects, including dual supply strategies, legal compliance updates, and assortment suitability.Ensuring our packaging remains a powerful medium for communicating our brand's story.

Are you passionate about cycling and eager to help our customers choose the perfect chain, cassette, or tire to enhance their cycling performance? Do you possess a keen eye for commercial opportunities and a deep understanding of bicycle mechanics? At Mantel, we are on the lookout for a Category Specialist for our 'Parts' team to elevate our product content and pricing strategy!At Mantel, we are driven by one clear mission: to have a Mantel bike on every corner! We achieve this by working collaboratively, entrepreneurially, and with great joy to create a workplace that everyone enjoys. Since 1938, we have grown from a small bike shop in Arnhem to the largest bike retailer in the Netherlands, and we are well on our way to conquering Europe. As a Category Specialist for Parts, you will play a crucial role in this journey, serving as the source of all relevant product information for our customers and colleagues in the Superstores.

Join Red Bull as a Category Specialist focused on Out of Home (OOH) marketing. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for driving brand visibility and engagement across various platforms, enhancing our market presence through innovative strategies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify trends, optimize campaigns, and deliver results that align with our growth objectives.

Rituals Cosmetics is seeking a passionate and experienced Co-Manufacturing & Packaging Buyer for our Beauty Category. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for sourcing and managing relationships with co-manufacturers and packaging suppliers to ensure the highest quality products reach our customers. You will play a crucial role in our supply chain, leveraging your expertise to enhance product offerings and drive innovation.

Join our dynamic team at redcare-pharmacy as a Category Buying Assistant, where your innovative ideas and analytical skills will contribute to our growth and success. In this role, you will support the purchasing team in managing product categories, analyzing market trends, and optimizing inventory levels. You will play a crucial role in ensuring our customers have access to the best products at competitive prices.

Join Rituals Cosmetics as a Buyer for the Product & Packaging within our Body Category. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to enhance our product offerings and ensure exceptional quality standards are met. You will collaborate closely with various departments, driving initiatives that align with our brand’s mission of bringing meaningful moments of joy to our customers.

As a Change Management Manager, you are not just an observer; you are a catalyst for transformation. Positioned between employees, teams, and daily decisions, you take charge of driving change. Your role is highly visible on the shop floor, leading significant developments while managing teams effectively. You tackle immediate challenges and make strategic choices that will have long-term impacts. You remain composed even in complex situations, embodying the principle that true change originates from practical engagement.Why This Role is Perfect for YouEngage Closely with Practitioners while Leading ChangeYou have a pulse on the workplace dynamics and leverage those insights to propel teams forward. You mentor colleagues through change and development processes, maintaining a steady course even when challenges arise.Balance Daily Management with Strategic DevelopmentWhile overseeing team operations, you always maintain a forward-looking perspective. In addition to your managerial duties, you lead cross-location projects, translating plans into actionable steps.Build Strong Teams for the FutureYou foster trust and autonomy while setting clear boundaries. You encourage ownership, ensure care quality, and actively promote the sustainable employability of staff.