Senior Purchasing Manager - Own Brands Food (all genders)

at  zooplus SE

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the execution of the category & sourcing strategy by managing strategic purchasing initiatives, suppliers, and developing a global sourcing network in their respective category. In particular, they work in close collaboration with Product Management, Product Experts, and the Procurement & Inventory team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successfully completed business studies or comparable professional training.
• Proven professional experience in sourcing, buying and purchasing, ideally in the e-commerce / omni channel retail / consumer goods sector.
• Experience in strategic purchasing activities (RFx, tendering, negotiation, strategy development).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills combined with interdisciplinary thinking.
• Strong analytical mindset and experienced in dealing with key business figures.
• Project management experience.
• Very good knowledge of MS office.
• Business fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel.

• Is accountable for the construction of the category & sourcing strategy for their respective category.
• Interacts closely with Brand, Product, and Purchase Steering teams to align on overall OBF priorities relevant for the planning and implementing of purchasing activities.
• Executes category & sourcing strategy in close alignment with Head of Purchasing and plans relevant sourcing and purchasing activities.
• Conducts global supplier sourcing and manages supplier selection process for new and existing products in close cooperation with product and brand teams.
• Collaborates closely with Sourcing Cost Analyst to analyze relevant global category & sourcing market environment and product cost developments to ensure data-driven preparation of purchasing activities and negotiations.
• Prepares and executes the sourcing and tendering process (i.e., sourcing, request for information, request for quotation, negotiations, evaluation of results) in consideration of the defined category & sourcing strategy.
• Leads negotiations on purchasing conditions (pricing/joint optimization of TCO), works out price agreements or frame contracts, and animates continuous improvement plans with suppliers (e.g. ensuring availability of goods).
• Ensures the security of supply by monitoring suppliers’ capacities and agreements, overseeing quality standards, and maintaining adherence to timelines.
• Coordinates regular supplier evaluations and initiates supplier development initiatives.