Senior Buyer

ph3In a nutshell /h3 pProducts are the heart of our business. As a Senior Buyer, you take full responsibility for driving the success of your category, ensuring we offer the best range, quality, and value to our customers. Picnic is fast‑paced, data‑driven, and complex - from pricing strategies and forecasting to warehouse automation and rapid company growth - providing endless opportunities to make an impact. You’ll combine commercial insight, negotiation expertise, and supplier relationship management to shape your category and deliver measurable results. /p h3Tricks of the trade /h3 ul liDefine and execute sophisticated negotiation strategies to secure competitive terms and long‑term value with suppliers. /li liLead supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and resolve operational challenges efficiently. /li liDevelop deep knowledge of your category using data, customer insights, and supplier input to drive growth and innovation. /li liIdentify, evaluate, and implement commercial initiatives to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. /li liDesign and execute pragmatic improvement plans to optimize assortment, quality, and performance. /li liWork closely with the end‑to‑end supply chain to identify opportunities for operational efficiency. /li liCollaborate with analysts, marketing, and other teams to bring strategic initiatives to life and deliver results. /li /ul h3Your superpowers /h3 ul liBSc. or MSc. degree in Business Administration, (Business) Economics or equivalent /li li4-6 years of experience as a Buyer and/or Category Manager in a similar industry /li liLots of energy, persistence and drive to ensure successful end result of many projects simultaneously /li liYou know how to get the best deals and are able to understand and assess what’s on “the nego table” /li liGo‑getting mentality, hands‑on and nothing is impossible mindset /li liExcellent people knowledge and skills; you understand who you’re talking, their interests and how to build relationships /li liFluency in Dutch and English /li /ul h3Picnic perks /h3 h3Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks /h3 pOur offices are equipped with fully‑fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up. /p h3Health insurance discount bike plan /h3 pWe have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. Furthermore, through our partnership with Lease a Bike, you can rent‑to‑own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate. /p h3Learning development /h3 pYou’ll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. We offer personal development through Lepaya courses, Academy trainings, and more. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing? Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses. /p h3All the rest /h3 pAt Picnic you get 25 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr