Do you have a commercial mindset, and are you passionate about Category Management?
Do you want to be part of a professional organisation with global success? Would you be interested in an international Graduate Programme at our Head Office?
Then you may be the person we are looking for!
JYSK expands continuously into new countries, and we are now seeking Graduates for an internal development programme in our Purchasing department. A JYSK Purchasing Graduate must have the potential and the drive to become one of our future Category Buyers with responsibility for building and developing own product area according to assortment strategy across 28 countries.
The duration of the Graduate Programme is 2 years. You will be challenged – personally and professionally – and you will gain valuable insight into operation of purchasing processes in an international retail organisation.
Your primary tasks will be article creation, handling of master data, cooperation with suppliers and internal colleagues and specialists across Flow of Goods, Compliance & Quality, Range & Design, Sales & Expansion and Marketing. After 12 months, it is expected that you will have a co-responsibility for a given product area, to become a Category Buyer after 2 years.
We expect the right candidate to start the Graduate Programme September 1st, 2023.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- opportunity to use your educational background and develop your talent in purchasing with future perspective becoming a Category Buyer
- participation in all purchasing timeline activities, including monitoring competitors, supplier visits, quality assurance, negotiations, and pricing
- development and training within category management
- to be a part of a skilled and experienced team of colleagues where your results and initiatives are appreciated.
- an informal organisation with values based on "the right and duty to speak up"
- the opportunity to build your skills and a career at JYSK
WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT
- Your tasks and responsibilities in the job includes:
- Secure correct Master data of our products
- Analysis on performance, products etc.
- Negotiation and pricing of products
- Quality assurance
You can read more about our department at Purchasing | job, career & opportunities | JYSK Denmark
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING
We are looking for a new colleague who:
- have a relevant educational background – e.g. a Bachelor or Master within B2B Marketing & Purchasing, Commercial and Retail Management or similar
- interest and flair for purchase both in terms of design, quality and functionality
- have a general flair for IT, new systems and methods
- thrive in a dynamic environment where work must be done with a high level of detail and pace
- strong analytical and structured approach to tasks - as well as good with numbers and data management
- are result-oriented and follow up on tasks, stakeholders and KPI’s
- are cooperative towards all stakeholders
- communicate in a clear and simple way in fluent English - verbally as well as in writing
IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Category Manager, Sara Højgaard Rasmussen at +45 2087 9823.
Interested? Please send us a brief application with your CV by clicking “I’m interested”. We will handle applications as we receive them and close the recruitment, when we have found the right candidate. We recommend you to apply as soon as possible.
ABOUT US
We believe that our employees are key to our success going from one store in 1979 to more than 3,000 stores worldwide today. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing within JYSK, and we also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behavior and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in delegation and freedom with responsibility.
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.
