Category Manager

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

KNI is looking for a category manager for hard non-food in the purchasing department, to start as soon as possible or by agreement.

KNI's purchasing department at the Service Center deals with purchasing for Pilersuisoq's 64 stores and KNI Wholesale. The purchasing responsibility is handled by 3 category managers divided into food, soft non-food, and hard non-food. Additionally, there are category supporters employed who serve as the link between the category managers, the stores, and suppliers, and are responsible for the many administrative tasks associated with purchasing. There are 14 employees in the department.

As part of the purchasing department, you will report to the Purchasing & Logistics deputy manager.

As a category manager, you will be responsible for:

Develop and optimize locally adapted assortments within the categories: Hard non-food including electronics, capture and fishing, large appliances, and building materials.

Develop and optimize the supplier composition of the categories, as well as enter into agreements on discounts, bonuses, marketing subsidies, and delivery terms.

Prepare and adhere to budgets and other strategic targets.

Develop your own products and ensure insight into customers, competitors, and the market.

Ensure the greatest possible ownership/execution in the stores through involvement.

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

As category manager, your primary tasks will be:

Analyze and adjust assortments

Calculation and pricing

Ensure timely delivery of campaign goods

Follow-up on marketing

Hold annual supplier meetings

Follow-up on concluded supplier agreements

Prepare purchasing budgets by category

Participate in relevant trade fairs

Close dialogue with stores – including regular store visits

We want the position filled by a person who:

Has in-depth knowledge of the categories

Has good analytical skills and is numerically strong.

Has good negotiation skills

Has good communication skills

Is a strong leadership profile

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 the wholesale manager & deputy head of purchasing and logistics Kenneth Ingemann at phone: 86 23 25 or by email: xkh@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 March 9, 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, near the Arctic Circle. We employ around 900 staff across Greenland and have an annual revenue of over 2.5 billion DKK.

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