Senior Buyer - Non-Food

Senior - Buyer - Non-food | 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 - Buyer - Non-foodConsumer📍AmsterdamApply DirectlyIn a nutshellTricks of the tradeYour superpowersPicnic perksIn a nutshell As Buyer, you own the end-to-end performance of a newly built category. You shape the assortment, define the strategy, and drive both customer value and profitability. Working closely with your team and suppliers, you turn data and insights into smart commercial decisions. This is a role for someone who enjoys building things from the ground up. In a fast-growing, data-driven environment, you’ll set up ways of working, identify opportunities, and continuously improve the category - from supplier partnerships and pricing strategies to range quality and supply chain performance. You combine entrepreneurial thinking with hands-on execution to create real, measurable impact.Tricks of the tradeCategory planning & analytics: Build and own a comprehensive category plan from the ground up, translating data, customer insights, and market trends into clear objectives, KPIs, and actionable initiatives. Use strong analytical skills to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and steer commercial decision-making.Category expertise: Develop deep category knowledge by combining internal data, customer insights, market trends, and supplier input.Negotiation strategies: Define and execute clear negotiation strategies to secure competitive commercial conditions with suppliers.Supplier negotiations: Lead negotiations end-to-end with a diverse supplier base, from preparation through to signed agreements.Commercial opportunities: Continuously identify and prioritize commercial opportunities using a data-first approach, building solid business cases to support decisions and drive innovation and growth.Category improvementsDesign and implement improvement plans to enhance range quality, performance, and customer relevance.Supply chain understanding: Build a strong understanding of the end-to-end supply chain and identify opportunities to improve availability, efficiency, product quality, and margins.Team collaboration: Work closely with your category team and cross-functional stakeholders to define priorities, set up processes, and bring the category to the next level.Your superpowersMSc. degree in Business Administration, (Business) Economics, or a comparable field2+ years of experience as a Buyer and/or Category Manager within a relevant non-food or consumer goods environmentStrong entrepreneurial mindset; you’re comfortable building things from scratch and making progress in an evolving setupExperience (or strong ambition) in setting up a new category, including defining ways of working, processes, and success metricsStrong analytical skills; you are comfortable working with data to generate insights, build business cases, and translate findings into clear commercial actions.High energy, persistence, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-changing environmentStrong commercial instinct; you know how to secure the best deals and assess what’s really on the negotiation tableHands-on, proactive, and ownership-driven; you don’t wait for everything to be perfect before taking actionOutstanding communication and stakeholder management skillsFluency in EnglishNote: This is not a one-time hire. We’re hiring for this role throughout the year as part of our ongoing growth and expansion.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 & developmentYou’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. 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