Merchandising Procurement Manager
Vorwerk Home & Co. KmG belongs to the German family-owned company Vorwerk that has been operating in Wuppertal for over140 years. From the strategic head offices in Wollerau SZ, the Kobold and Thermomix divisions are managed.
We are an international company offering to our employees and sales advisors a widevariety of prospects. The successful direct sales concept, fascinating well-known brands aswell as long-term perspectives form perfect conditions for dedicated people to take the opportunity to actively shape their future with us.
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Merchandising Procurement Manager
Job Responsibilities
Process Management
Process description- Implementation of new merchandising articles
Ensure purchasing process optimization and efficiency for merchandisingcomplementary products
Define requirement criteria and process from idea to implementation and life cyclesupport including packaging development, sampling, product testing, quality, masterdata, warranty/care
Procurement
Ensure the purchasing of a highly diverse portfolio of merchandising products
Select 3rd party providers
Ensure complex negotiations with providers and establish contracts with newproviders
Install and maintain a good balance between the quality and performance ofpurchased goods and services and the cost optimization in line with the purchasingbudget
Anticipate the future possible evolutions of demands of the organization
Ensure the follow-up and the renewal of the providers contracts
Identify Opportunities for Growth
Collaborate with Key Stakeholders
Partner with influential internal stakeholders to accurately assess company needs
Your Profile
University level education with +8 years of experience
Strong record of working knowledge in international procurement and/or productdevelopment preferably from consumer product industries (FMCG) with excellentnegation skills
Excellent communications and stakeholder management skills ranging from technicalto business communities and teams
Monetization, revenue management and pricing competencies with experience increating additional revenue driven by new categories and services to existing productlines
Self-motivated, opportunistic and scrappy and can capture and execute opportunitiesas they arise, even under very tight deadlines
Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details whilemaintaining the "big picture" view
Excellent communications and stakeholder management skills ranging from technicalto business communities and teams
A strong team player with an ability to build relationships quickly
Results orientated - proven ability to deliver results to deadlines
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