Category Developer

Are you interested in participating in the development of our purchasing department, which includes the implementation of strategy and category management based on our fundamental values?

KNI is looking for a category developer in hard non-food for the purchasing department, starting on June 1, 2026, or by further agreement.

KNI's purchasing department at the Service Center is responsible for purchasing for Pilersuisoq's 64 stores and KNI Wholesale. The purchasing responsibility is handled by 3 category developers divided into food, soft non-food, and hard non-food. In addition, there are category supporters employed, who act as the link between the category developers, the stores, and suppliers, and are responsible for the many administrative tasks associated with purchasing.

As part of the purchasing department, you will report to the category manager for hard non-food.

As a category developer, you will be responsible for:

Participation in developing and optimizing locally adapted assortments within the categories: Hard non-food including electronics, capture and fishing, large appliances, building materials, and outdoor.

Develop and optimize the categories

Contribute to the preparation and adherence to budgets and other strategic performance targets.

Ensure the implementation and retention of KNI's values and strategies.

As a category developer, your primary tasks will be:

Analyze and adjust assortments

Calculation and pricing

Ensure timely delivery of campaign goods

Follow-up on marketing

Follow-up on entered supplier agreements

Prepare purchasing budgets by category

Close dialogue with stores

We want the position filled by a person who:

Has in-depth knowledge of the categories

Has good analytical skills and is numerate.

Has good communication skills

Can maintain an overview in a busy everyday life without losing sight of the details.

Is result-oriented

Has good collaboration skills / team player

Is flexible and independent

To the right applicant, we offer:

Salary based on qualifications on individual terms

An exciting job in a busy and informal environment, where we hold our values in high regard.

You will be working in an open office environment alongside happy and engaged colleagues.

If you would like more information about the position, you are welcome to contact category manager Nukappiaaluk Kreutzmann at phone: 86 23 11 or by email: xnz@kni.gl.

Application

A detailed application with information about education and previous employment, along with a CV, testimonials, and references, must be received by us no later than May 13, 2026.

The application is sent to:

KNI A/S

The HR department

P.O. Box 319

3911 Sisimiut

E-mail: jobs@kni.gl

Greenland is a society in rapid development. The same goes for KNI, which connects the vast country with vital supplies.

The service center is located in Greenland's second largest city, Sisimiut, close to the Arctic Circle. We employ around 900 staff across Greenland and have an annual revenue of over 2.5 billion DKK.

Gaining insight into our group is also gaining insight into the history, social structure, and development of modern Greenland. Welcome to a world of responsibility and challenges. Welcome to KNI's world.