Company Description
More than 20 years ago, zooplus was one of the first to bring the pet category into the world of eCommerce. Today, we stand strong as Europe’s leading online pet platform, delivering moments of happiness to more than 9 million pet parents each year.
We’re on a mission to create joy for pets and their parents, driven by our core values of Care, Courage, Openness, and Simplicity. At the heart of everything we do, they inspire us to grow, raise the bar for our customers and fuel a pet-first business.
Job Description

The Procurement Manager is responsible for executing the category and sourcing strategy, cost price reduction, supplier management, and developing a global sourcing network. Key responsibilities include:

• Devise, own, and implement the category & sourcing strategy for the respective category, ensuring alignment with overall business priorities.
• Collaborate closely with brand, product, and replenishment & inventory teams to plan and implement procurement activities effectively.
• Conduct global supplier sourcing, manage supplier selection processes, and lead negotiations on purchasing conditions, prices, and continuous improvement plans.
• Analyse global category & sourcing market environments and product cost developments to ensure data-driven procurement activities and negotiations.
• Execute the sourcing and tendering process, including requests for information and quotation, in consideration of the defined category & sourcing strategy.
• Ensure security of supply by monitoring suppliers’ capacities, overseeing quality standards, and maintaining adherence to timelines.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, initiate development initiatives, and manage supplier performance, including negotiating commercial penalties where relevant.
• Prepare management reports on supplier performance indicators, market analyses, and cost developments, whilst maintaining accurate records of procurement activities and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Business studies degree or comparable professional training with 3-5 years of experience in sourcing, buying, and procurement, preferably in e-commerce/retail/consumer goods sector
• Proven experience in strategic purchasing activities, including tendering, negotiation, and strategy development
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and business fluent in English (additional languages advantageous)
• Supply market knowledge and supplier development capabilities
• Willingness to travel internationally
  Additional Information
  With more than 1,000 passionate professionals located across 6 European offices, we believe our success comes from working together and leveraging our international strengths. Expect a hybrid work setup: 60% in-office, 40% remote, collaborating with colleagues across locations.

• Devise, own, and implement the category & sourcing strategy for the respective category, ensuring alignment with overall business priorities.
• Collaborate closely with brand, product, and replenishment & inventory teams to plan and implement procurement activities effectively.
• Conduct global supplier sourcing, manage supplier selection processes, and lead negotiations on purchasing conditions, prices, and continuous improvement plans.
• Analyse global category & sourcing market environments and product cost developments to ensure data-driven procurement activities and negotiations.
• Execute the sourcing and tendering process, including requests for information and quotation, in consideration of the defined category & sourcing strategy.
• Ensure security of supply by monitoring suppliers’ capacities, overseeing quality standards, and maintaining adherence to timelines.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, initiate development initiatives, and manage supplier performance, including negotiating commercial penalties where relevant.
• Prepare management reports on supplier performance indicators, market analyses, and cost developments, whilst maintaining accurate records of procurement activities and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements