Senior Category Manager Fruit & Vegetables (m/f/d) 80-100%

About the job

Introduction

Do you want to actively shape our fresh produce range (fruit & vegetables, flowers & plants)? Do you demonstrate strong negotiation skills and ensure the best price/performance ratio on the market? Welcome to purchasing at Lidl Switzerland! In the dynamic retail environment, a job awaits you where you can take responsibility and directly contribute to the company’s success.

Your Tasks

• Planning demand/production quantities for the fresh produce range and promotional weeks to ensure product availability in stores
• Preparation and conduct of purchasing negotiations
• Co-design of the purchasing strategy in the fresh produce range
• Conducting assortment analyses, category comparisons, tastings and phase-outs
• Recognising trends and changes in customer buying behaviour
• Further development of the quality of the fresh produce range
• Ensuring optimal sales packaging to protect the products

Your Profile

• Completed studies (university/FH), preferably with a business focus or comparable further training
• Professional experience in Swiss retail or in the fresh produce sector (fruit & vegetables, flowers & plants)
• Organisational and coordination talent as well as strong analytical and communication skills
• Team player mentality
• Assertiveness, independence and diligence
• Willingness to occasionally work on Saturdays and public holidays
• Possession of a valid category B driving licence
• German language skills at least level C1, knowledge of French and English advantageous

We Offer

At Lidl Switzerland, there is room for ambition and innovation. Actively participate. Grow daily both professionally and personally. We prepare you for your varied and challenging tasks with intensive training. Even after taking over your own area of responsibility, we will continue to challenge and support you to successfully utilise your potential in our growing company in the long term. In addition, we offer you the security of a permanent position, a great team, excellent occupational pension provision and other attractive benefits. Take the chance & apply online now!

Our benefits at a glance

- Security of a permanent position in a successful company
- Attractive salary development
- Diverse development opportunities and training prospects
- Modern working environment and flexible working models