What we do, we do with love – that's why Aktin/Vilgain is a brand adored by us and thousands of people! We strive to make the highest quality food, cosmetics, and clothing accessible to everyone.
Now, you can join us to make a positive impact on the food industry and create a healthier future worldwide. The NPD team, led byKristina, is looking for a new member for the position of Buyer - Food Category Owner.
Are you a creative persona, a culinary visionary, and a strategic thinker with an appetite for excellence? Then this opportunity might be tailor‑made for you!
In this position, you will:
- Uncover new product possibilities by researching market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor offerings, leading to exciting assortment expansions.
- Craft and implement product development strategies that perfectly align with Vilgain's brand identity and target market, ensuring every new product resonates with our audience.
- Identify and partner with top‑notch suppliers and manufacturers to guarantee high‑quality, cost‑effective production for our own brand products.
- Negotiate winning deals with suppliers, securing competitive pricing, favorable terms, and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Work closely with diverse teams including marketing, design, and supply chain, to meticulously develop product specifications, packaging, and pricing strategies.
- Oversee the entire product journey from concept development and sampling through production to launch and beyond, ensuring a seamless experience and continuous improvement.
You will likely succeed if you have:
- Passion for healthy nutrition.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- A positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
- An innovative thinking and interest in food and brand development, always looking for creative solutions.
- Excellent negotiation skills, capable of securing the best deals and favorable terms.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment.
- Knowledge of English on a good communicative level
What else you can expect from us:
- Dynamic, fast‑paced workspace where your ideas come to life instantly.
- Say goodbye to boredom with a role that's as thrilling as our 200% year‑over‑year growth.
- 5 weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work from home, so you can combine your work with anything else you enjoy.
- If you prefer visiting the office, we are happy to see you in our modern premises in Brno on Smetanova or in Karlin at Vilgain Health Store. You will also find a stock of our great products there! We have production and logistics teams in Brno - Lisen. Every month, you will also receive credits for shopping in our e‑shop and stores.
- And because we want to support you even more, you can set up a Multisport card, get a contribution to pension insurance, meals, and arrange English lessons.
- We also connect through team‑building activities, energizing breakfasts or group workout sessions.
You can follow our journey on our LinkedIn profile Vilgain or Instagram @lifeatvilgain.
Do you feel that this role could be the right fit? Let us know about yourself and our Recruiter Linda will get back to you! We look forward to hearing from you!