Graduate, Purchasing

Are you ready to take your first step into purchasing and category management in an international retail organisation? At JYSK Head Office in Aarhus, you get the opportunity to build a strong foundation for your career through our structured Graduate Programme, where responsibility, collaboration and commercial thinking go hand in hand.

As a Purchasing Graduate, you will join one of our product categories and work close to the business from day one. You will gain hands-on experience across the purchasing value chain, supported by experienced colleagues, clear goals and a culture that encourages initiative and development. The programme is designed to prepare you for a future role as Category Manager within JYSK.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

You will become part of the JYSK Graduate Programme, designed to support your personal and professional development in an international retail organisation. The programme is tailored to your role in Purchasing, giving you a clear path towards a permanent position and future leadership opportunities.

Based at our Head Office in Aarhus, you will gain hands-on experience in a dedicated and experienced Purchasing department, where your ideas, performance and growth ambitions are truly valued.

Furthermore, we offer you:

• A structured two-year Graduate Programme with start in August or September 2026
• A clear career path towards a future Category Manager role
• Involvement in the entire purchasing process, including supplier visits, market monitoring, negotiations, quality assurance and pricing
• Development and training in category management
• A skilled and experienced team of colleagues that values initiative, collaboration and results
• A value-driven culture built on trust, responsibility and teamwork, guiding how we work together
• A healthy work environment with a clear focus on wellbeing and work-life balance
• Social events, team activities and employee discounts within Lars Larsen Group

Learn more about our Graduate Programme.

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT

As a Purchasing Graduate, you will be part of af team within one of our product categories responsible for building and developing the area across more than 30 countries. You will work closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers, contributing to strategic purchasing activities and product performance.

Your tasks and responsibilities in the job include:

• Developing and optimising product assortments within your category
• Creating and maintaining accurate master data
• Monitoring and analysing product performance and preparing reports
• Collaborating with suppliers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams
• Contributing to continuous improvements in quality
• Working with purchasing tools such as SAP, BI systems and Excel

You can read more about our department here.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING

We are looking for a new colleague who:

• Has completed or will soon complete a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree within a commercial or business-related field
• Has a strong interest in purchasing, including product design, quality and functionality
• Is proficient in Excel, confident working with IT systems and motivated to learn new tools and methods
• Works well in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and a high level of detail
• Brings an analytical and structured approach and is confident working with numbers and data
• Is result-oriented and takes ownership of tasks, stakeholders and KPIs
• Enjoys working collaboratively and building positive relationships across teams
• Communicates clearly in Danish and English, both spoken and written

 

IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Category Manager Indoor Furniture, Stine Bruland at +45 6022 0000 or Purchasing Director Home Textiles/Deco, Laurence Muller at +45 6162 9410.

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ABOUT US

We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world.

Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behaviour and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK.

JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

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