Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing Support & Proposal Evaluation
- Ensure purchasing activities align with sourcing strategies, commercial goals, and category direction.
- Conduct internal data analysis to support long-term sourcing plans, supplier base optimization, and risk management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including planning, merchandising, and other category owners, to support holistic category strategies.
- New Product Development (NPD)
- Work closely with the category team to identify market needs, trends, and assortment gaps.
- Coordinate with local teams and suppliers on product concept development, customization, and innovation opportunities.
- Support drafting product specifications, coordinating packaging design, and ensuring proper labeling.
- Create and maintain OEM handbooks tailored for regional markets (e.g., Europe).
- Cross-Functional Support & Communication
- Serve as a bridge between sourcing and category management to ensure smooth product development-to-shelf transitions.
- Assist in preparing presentations and reports for product reviews and management updates.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline.
- 25 years of experience in merchandising, category support, analytics reporting, or supply chain planning within retail or consumer goods.
- Strong commercial and analytical thinking, with a clear understanding of category dynamics and sourcing principles.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage high-volume data accurately under tight timelines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with procurement or planning systems.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving retail environment.
At MR DIY International, we're more than a global home improvement brand, we're a catalyst for ambitious talent ready to grow beyond borders.
With over 5,000+ stores across 15 countries globally, we offer unmatched international exposure to those looking to build a meaningful, global career.
From retail operations and merchandising to strategy, tech, and supply chain. Your work here shapes how millions of customers shop every day.
Our Culture Is Built On GIVE
Growth: Rapid development opportunities at every stage of your journey.
International Exposure: Cross-border collaborations and secondments.
Value Creation: Real ownership, real impact.
Empowerment: A culture that trusts you to lead and innovate.
If you're driven, adaptable, and eager to be part of a high-impact team, MR DIY International is where you build, lead, and thrive.
