Category Manager – Fresh

Rohlik Group

Category Manager für Molkerei- und Tiefkühlprodukte bei Wiens innovativstem Online-Supermarkt. Steuerung von Sortiment, Preisen, Lieferanten, Promotionen und kommerzieller Kategorieperformance.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeVienna • 🇦🇹 AustriaJuniorMid-Level💰 €4,200 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category management and procurement, with a focus on dairy and frozen products. Proficient in negotiation, analytical decision-making, and collaboration with marketing and supply chain teams.

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Category ManagementNegotiation SkillsAnalytical CapabilityBusiness-Fluent GermanExperience in Procurement

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Hard Skills

Category StrategySales ManagementMargin AnalysisMarket Share AnalysisPromotional Planning

Soft Skills

High InitiativeReliabilityIndependent Decision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Joint Business PlansLogistics CoordinationProcurement Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree in Business AdministrationProfessional Experience as a Buyer

Industry Keywords

Dairy ProductsFrozen ProductsOperational ChallengesSupplier NegotiationsProduct Availability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the commercial performance of the dairy and frozen categories, including sales, margin and market share
Independently conduct negotiations with existing and new suppliers
Conduct regular category reviews
Actively contribute to category strategy and Joint Business Plans under the leadership of the Senior Category Manager
Plan promotions together with Marketing and Supply Chain
Ensure high product availability
Resolve operational challenges at the interfaces with Logistics, Procurement and Customer Service quickly and pragmatically

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing or a comparable qualification (e.g., professional experience as a buyer)
At least 2 years of experience in category management or procurement of fresh/frozen products
Strong negotiation skills
High analytical capability
Excellent numerical understanding
High initiative and reliability
Ability to make independent decisions in a dynamic environment
Business-fluent German
Very good English skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary from €4,200 gross per month (paid over 14 months)
3 additional Gurkerl days off
€4 per day for the canteen
Option to work from home 2 days per week after the probation period
Gurkerl Xtra account and 10% discount in the form of Gurkerl Credits (cashback)
Great discounts via CorporateBenefits (fitness, travel, tickets, shopping, etc.)
An international team, flat hierarchies and an informal "Du" culture
Freedom to shape the category according to your own ideas
Direct collaboration with local producers, premium brands and international suppliers
Dynamic environment with fast implementation of ideas and a high level of personal responsibility