Currently, we are looking for a new team member to join our Buying Department at Pepco as a:
Category Manager (adult clothing)
Your key responsibilities:
Own the adult clothing category end-to-end, with full accountability for range selection, pricing, trading performance, markdown strategy, and stock risk management.
Implement mid- and long-term category strategies and lead in-season trading decisions, including range architecture and full-price positioning.
Partner closely with Planning to deliver financial targets and optimise performance.
Analyse weekly and in-season results, recommending and executing corrective actions where needed.
Lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver customer-relevant, value-for-money product ranges.
Oversee product development and selection, ensuring quality, packaging standards, and strong commercial positioning.
Build and manage a competitive supplier base, negotiating pricing and delivery terms to secure margin and speed to market.
Monitor market trends and competitors to strengthen the value proposition and identify sourcing opportunities.
Skills and experience we are looking for:
Min. 4 years of experience in Buying or Category Management, including experience in clothing categories, with a proven track record of delivering strong commercial results.
Bachelor degree (preferable incommerce, economics, commodity science)
Proficient in Power BI, Excel, and Office 365
Advanced knowledge of English.
Knowledge of fabrics, print techniques, and production processes
Analytical, creative, and results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
Effective communicator, team player, and customer-focused
Strong planning, organisation, decision-making, and business awareness
Adaptable and open to change
Willingness to work at least 3 days per week from the office in Poznań.
Readiness for business travels.
Category B drivinglicence
You are bound to like your job at Pepco because we guarantee:
Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.
A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!
Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.
An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options – including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more.
Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores – get your favorite products at even better prices!
A wide range of training sessions, courses, and webinars designed to help our employees grow and thrive!
The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.
Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program – our employees' well-being is our top priority!
Smart Lunch – meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on-site dishes at discounted prices.
Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty-based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries.
A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations.
A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge – despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.
A role within a unique organizational culture – Pepcoolture – where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work.

WE
Pepco is the most impressively growing value retailer on Europe’s market. We offer clothing for the whole family as well as home products and toys at the low prices. Today we are present in 18 markets. We open a store every day – currently, we have over 4000 in: Poland, The Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Bulgaria, Italy, Serbia, Spain, Germany, Greece, Portugal and Bosnia and Herzegovina. We have been growing dynamically for several years and every month millions of satisfied customers visit our shops. The continuous rapid development of the company is only possible thanks to the high level of involvement of our employees, who are truly the architects of our success. Pepco employs over 31 000 people in Europe. The vast majority (nearly 90%) work in our stores, with the rest working in our distribution centers and offices throughout Europe. Our head office is in Poznań, where 2000 employees make decisions impacting the entire organization.
YOU
You can influence how thousands of individuals on our continent dress and decorate their homes thanks to your work at Pepco! Internationality and diversity are characteristics of our work. The decisions we make at our Poznań headquarters are carried out in the 18 European countries where we conduct our business!
TOGETHER
At Pepco, every day is different. Together we complete our daily tasks, which change based on our positions and the departments we work in. We are in charge of a variety of operations and procedures that have an impact on Pepco's growth as well as the running of offices, stores, and distribution centers around Europe.