Senior Procurement Manager - Last Mile Delivery (All Genders) at zooplus SE

Munich, Bavaria, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Vendor Management, Category Management, Last Mile Logistics, Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Drafting, Contract Management, Cost Optimization, RFX Processes, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder Management, Supply Chain, Budget Management, Ownership Mentality

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description With over 25 years’ experience, plus the same enormous passion and ambition we had on day-one, we’re trailblazers in the pet e-commerce industry. Our solutions make over 12 million customers genuinely happier – and that’s something we really care about. We work together to continually adapt; embracing change and the challenges it brings so that we can keep doing better. Join us and discover a place where your potential meets your passion for pets. That’s the power of plus. Job Description Join our Last Mile Team in Munich and take full ownership of your region! As Senior Procurement Manager, you will manage a high double‑digit million‑euro spend, lead negotiations with our Delivery Service Providers (DSPs) and directly shape the delivery experience for our customers. You'll drive strategy, optimize performance and collaborate with key functions such as Delivery Experience Management, Legal, Finance, Transportation and Supply Chain to continuously develop our setup. Your Responsibilities Own Your Cluster: Manage a defined set of DSPs and act as the subject‑matter expert. Budget Leadership: Build, align and monitor budgets per market and DSP—intervening early when needed. Strategic Development: Create and execute DSP‑specific strategies with clear milestones and goals. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to define and implement standard operating procedures. Sourcing & Contracts: Lead RFX processes, negotiate agreements and drive cost‑optimization initiatives. Contract Management: Be the key contact for all contract topics and handle stakeholder escalations. Department Growth: Contribute to strategic projects that further shape and strengthen the department. Qualifications Strong experience in procurement or vendor/category management, ideally with large contract scopes. Sound understanding of e‑commerce supply chains and/or Last Mile logistics Strong ownership mentality and a hands‑on working style. Excellent negotiation skills and a proven track record in strategic sourcing. Solid understanding of contract drafting, management and change control. Results‑oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel; willingness to learn new systems. Additional Information If you're passionate about procurement & logistics and ready to make a real impact, we'd love to meet you. Join our Last Mile team and help us deliver excellence to pet parents across Europe! 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. #LI-Hybrid ✈️ 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. Department: Operations & Logistics

Responsibilities

The Senior Procurement Manager will manage a high double-digit million-euro spend, leading negotiations with Delivery Service Providers (DSPs) and owning a defined cluster of DSPs as the subject-matter expert. Responsibilities include building and monitoring budgets, creating DSP-specific strategies, leading sourcing and contract negotiations, and handling escalations.