Job Description
* Develop and implement category & sourcing strategies aligned with corporate goals, focusing on supply security, cost reduction, and risk diversification
* Lead and manage the category purchasing team, setting KPIs, monitoring performance, and fostering an empowerment culture
* Manage the purchasing category budget, risks, and opportunities (short- and mid-term)
* Drive strategic supplier relationships and negotiations to achieve cost savings and enhance the supplier network
* Identify and develop new global sources of supply to optimise the supplier portfolio
* Build and leverage market knowledge to provide insights on dynamics, drivers, and innovations in global purchasing markets
* Ensure close collaboration with other departments and business partners to align purchasing strategies with overall business objectives
* Deputise for the Director of Purchasing when required
Qualifications
* Degree in economics or related field; or relevant professional training with sound experience
* Minimum 10 years' experience in strategic buying, purchasing, or merchandising, preferably in FMCG or retail
* Proven expertise in international sourcing, category management, and complex negotiations
* Demonstrated ability to lead and develop international teams, with strong intercultural competence
* In-depth knowledge of market-oriented purchasing strategies and supply market dynamics
* Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills with ability to manage cross-functional change
* Business fluent in English; additional languages advantageous
* Willingness to travel internationally as required
Additional Information
Headquartered in Munich, with offices across Madrid, Krakow, Wroclaw, London and Vienna, we collaborate because we genuinely love working together - so you’ll be at the heart of an incredible, multinational team. We trust each other to get the job done, which means you’ll benefit from hybrid working, spending 60% of your time in the office and 40% at home. There’s an option to work for 20 days abroad in approved countries too.
Add to that development opportunities that help you to shape your own career path, excellent training and support, wellbeing offers, subsidised transport or bike leasing, plus 20% discount across all our products, and you’ll begin to get a sense of what sets us apart. Find out more about the specific benefits at your local office in our blog posts .
At zooplus, we believe in equal opportunity and support everyone to fulfil their potential. We recognise the power of listening and learning from each other and embrace diversity and inclusion of all.
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✈️ 28 vacation days and days off on 24th and 31st of December
️ Corporate rates at a local gym chain (Body & Soul)
Company mobile phone for work and personal use
zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.