Senior Strategic Buyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Oversee strategically significant categories and suppliers

• Proactively address and counteract price hikes

• Deliver tangible cost savings

• Engage in data-driven and AI-enhanced procurement

• Manage designated suppliers and categories independently

• Develop and oversee supplier scorecards (delivery reliability, quality, costs)

• Conduct structured tenders/RFQs, negotiate terms, and manage renegotiations

• Ensure comprehensive spend transparency

• Perform benchmarks, price analyses, category-level forecasting, reporting, and KPI management in collaboration with the VP and COO

• Utilize LLM-supported market research and contract evaluations

• Streamline recurring sourcing processes and contribute to shaping innovative, data-driven sourcing practices

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic procurement/sourcing, preferably in FMCG / pet food / food sectors

• Autonomous management of tenders and negotiations involving double-digit million-euro figures

• Proficient in data-driven sourcing techniques and market intelligence

• Comfortable engaging with critical suppliers (scale, conflict situations, brand significance)

• Strong affinity for AI & a data-driven approach — adept in utilizing modern data and AI tools

• Proactive, assertive, and focused on results

• Business fluent in both German and English

🏝️ Benefits

• Engaging, responsible, and diverse tasks with ample freedom to influence in a dynamic organization that prioritizes flat hierarchies and a relaxed, open work environment with an informal first-name culture

• A welcoming, friendly team of approximately 340 employees located in Munich, Leipzig, and Albourne (UK), complemented by several beloved office dogs

• Flexible working hours built on trust, options for remote work including financial support for home office setup, and the ability to work from abroad for several months

• 28 vacation days along with the option for up to 20 days of unpaid leave and additional special leave

• A variety of internal and external development opportunities that you can select based on your interests

• Multiple employee discounts available — for both individuals and their pets!

• Regular team-building, company, and family & friends events

• Relax in our social area featuring a foosball table or challenge colleagues to a Mario Kart match (or another Nintendo Switch game) in our cozy lounge

• Access to a high-quality, fully equipped kitchen for cooking or baking delicious treats

• Complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, tea, and various cold beverages like water and juices, along with fresh fruit, light snacks, and a well-stocked candy drawer

• EGYM Wellpass membership: Our subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership grants you access to thousands of sports and wellness facilities — including gyms, swimming pools, climbing centers, yoga and pilates studios, among other offerings

• Availability of modern AI tools: We provide advanced AI tools to enhance your efficiency, foster new ideas, and further develop your skills in an ever-evolving digital landscape

• Numerous additional benefits that we will gladly share with you during the recruitment process