THE ROLE & THE TEAM

We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager Marketing (Parental Leave Cover - 12 months) to lead the commodity and sourcing projects related to Marketing Agency Services and other support relevant Zalando Business Units in delivering procurement and commercial objectives including the translation of their functional strategies into sourcing plans.
Please note that the planned start date for this position is 1 January, 2026 (or potentially a month earlier).

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• You will be responsible for the procurement commodities that includes the following areas: Marketing Agencies, Creative Production, Marketing Tools & Research.
• You will partner with senior leaders of each respective BU e.g. in Zalando Brand and Performance Marketing, to fulfil their procurement needs as well as advice them strategically
• You will ensure that you develop respective sourcing strategies based on budget plans and pre align with relevant stakeholders
• You will deliver commercial improvements year over year for your area of scope based on clear objectives
• You will develop, establish and co-own relationship with key strategic supplier relationships
• You bring procurement experience, preferably in the mentioned services areas with strong analytical background