Senior Buyer

Senior - Buyer | Consumer | Picnic CareersThis is PicnicAbout PicnicWorking with usBlogsSustainabilityTechOperationsWork in Picnic’s OperationBecome a Warehouse WorkerBecome a Delivery DriverGraduate programsTeamsAnalyticsConsumerCreativePeople & FinanceSupply ChainCustomer SuccessStudentsAll jobsThis is PicnicAbout PicnicWorking with usBlogsSustainabilityTechOperationsWork in Picnic’s OperationBecome a Warehouse WorkerBecome a Delivery DriverGraduate programsTeamsAnalyticsConsumerCreativePeople & FinanceSupply ChainCustomer SuccessStudentsAll jobsSenior - BuyerConsumer📍AmsterdamApply DirectlyIn a nutshellYour superpowersPicnic perksIn a nutshell Products are the heart of our business. As 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. With your team, you manage your category end to end, with the goal of making customers happy and improving profitability. Picnic is fast-paced, data-driven, and complex, from pricing strategies and forecasting to warehouse automation and the continued growth of our company, we are constantly faced with new challenges and opportunities…that’s where you come in! We are looking for an ambitious senior buyer with strong category management and negotiation skills who knows how to build lasting supplier relationships. You spot practical commercial opportunities, turn insights into action, and help shape the future of your category. Have a forward-thinking idea? Bring it to your team, sharpen it together, test it, and make a real impact across the business!Tricks of the tradeNegotiation strategies: Define and execute clear negotiation strategies to secure strong commercial terms and sustainable value with our suppliers.Supplier management: Lead supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and resolve operational challenges efficiently.Category expertise: Build and deepen your category knowledge through a combination of Picnic data, customer insights, market understanding, and supplier input.Commercial opportunities: Spot commercial opportunities and use a data-first approach to identify innovations and growth potential within your category.Category improvements: Create and deliver pragmatic plans that improve assortment, product quality, and overall category performance.Supply chain: Understand the end-to-end supply chain and identify opportunities to improve availability, efficiency, and profitability.Cross-functional impact: Work closely with your category team and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver the best outcomes for our customers.Your superpowersMSc. degree in Business Administration, (Business) Economics or equivalent4+ years of experience as a Buyer and/or Category Manager with a proven track record specifically within retail, wholesale, or FMCG manufacturing environmentsLots of energy, persistence and drive, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver strong resultsYou know how to get the best best deals and are able to understand and assess what’s on “the nego table”Go getting mentality, hands-on and nothing is impossible mindsetExcellent interpersonal skills; you understand who you’re talking to, what matters to them, and how to build strong relationshipsFluency in English (Dutch, French or German is a plus!)Picnic perks🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacksOur 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.🚴🏼‍♂️Health insurance discount & bike planWe 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✍🏼 Learning & development You’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. All the rest At 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. ‌‌‌‌‌‌Building the supermarket on wheels togetherPicnicBusinessOperationsTechDelivery DriverWarehouse WorkerResourcesFAQRelocationBlogsCompanyAbout usSustainabilityPrivacy policyCookie preferences© 2026 PicnicA bit about usWhen you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service, but in a modern, sustainable way. And we’re the only ones in the world doing it all by ourselves. From our fully automated fulfillment centre to delivery algorithms and marketing campaigns: we do it all in-house. Our team consists of 85+ nationalities and we’re always looking for new talent. Ready for the ride?Recruitment Process1CV screening2Phone screening3Online assessment4Interviews5Assessment day6Closing interview7OfferCommitment to equal opportunitiesPicnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law. At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Our MentalityAt Picnic, we build from scratch with an owner’s mindset. We dive into the unknown, taking end-to-end responsibility for every outcome, going the extra mile to tackle complex challenges. We turn insights into action, working as a team to get things done. We move fast, never compromising on quality or long-term impact. With grit and commitment we build what has never been built before!Get in touch with our recruitersGet in touch with our recruitersLaura Tinte - RecruiterOther vacancies you might likeSenior - Buyer - Non-foodConsumer📍 AmsterdamBuyerConsumer📍 AmsterdamCampaign Manager - Customer ActivationConsumer📍 AmsterdamCategory ManagerConsumer📍 AmsterdamCategory Manager - AGFConsumer📍 AmsterdamCategory Manager - Fruits & Vegetables (F&V)Consumer📍 AmsterdamCategory Manager Fruit & Vegetables (m/w/d)Consumer📍 DüsseldorfCategory Manager Fruit & Vegetables (m/w/d)Consumer📍 HamburgE-commerce Specialist - App Landing Page (H/F)Consumer📍 ParisEinkäufer Obst & Gemüse (m/w/d)Consumer📍 DüsseldorfEinkäufer Obst & Gemüse (m/w/d)Consumer📍 HamburgGraduate Business Manager - CommercialConsumer📍 AmsterdamGraduate Business Manager - Digital Store & GrowthConsumer📍 AmsterdamIn-app Homepage Manager (H/F)Consumer📍 ParisInfluence Project Manager Intern (H/F)Consumer📍 ParisMarketing & Growth Project Manager - Meals (H/F)Consumer📍 ParisPartnership & Campaign Manager (m/w/d)Consumer📍 DüsseldorfPicnic Design ChallengeConsumer📍 AmsterdamPromotions ManagerConsumer📍 AmsterdamSEO SpecialistConsumer📍 AmsterdamSEO Specialist Consumer📍 AmsterdamSEO Specialist Consumer📍 AmsterdamSEO Specialist Consumer📍 AmsterdamSenior - Category Manager - FreshConsumer📍 AmsterdamSenior Category Manager (H/F)Consumer📍 ParisSenior Category Manager (m/w/d)Consumer📍 DüsseldorfSenior Category Manager Drugstore (m/w/d)Consumer📍 Düsseldorf