Category Manager - Food & Beverages
Joybuy · Berlin ·
For our Food & Beverages team, we are looking for a Category Manager who is commercial, data-driven, entrepreneurial, and excited to help shape a fast-growing E-commerce business from the ground up. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants real ownership, strong exposure, and the chance to directly influence assortment, supplier partnerships, and category growth in a dynamic international environment.
As we are still in a scale-up and fast-growing phase, there will be plenty of opportunities for people who take initiative, step up, and take responsibility. What you will do Helping shape the future of Joybuy's Food & Beverages offering in a high-growth international environment Building new categories and expanding existing ones to create the best possible assortment for our customers Defining negotiation strategies and leading supplier negotiations from first conversation to signed agreement Building strong supplier partnerships while securing competitive commercial conditions Developing deep category knowledge through data, customer insights, market trends, and supplier input Identifying commercial opportunities and turning them into pragmatic plans that improve assortment, performance, and profitability Working closely with marketing to increase product visibility through campaigns, banners, and promotional activations Collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as supply chain to improve availability, product quality, and the overall customer proposition
About you
A bachelors degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field Experience as a Buyer, Category Manager, or Key Account Manager, preferably in food, FMCG, or e-commerce Strong commercial awareness and confidence in supplier negotiations The ability to assess opportunities quickly and understand what matters at the negotiation table An entrepreneurial mindset with lots of energy, persistence, and ownership The ability to manage multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills Fluency in both German and English Location: Berlin or Dusseldorf