Senior Business Manager B2B with a focus on purchasing strategies and vendor relationships at BAUHAUS. Analyze market structures and optimize product ranges for commercial customers.
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic sparring partner for our purchasing organization, bringing strong specialist-trade and B2B expertise
Drive the strategic and operational development of our business-customer segment in the BAUHAUS stores
Analyze market, competitor and pricing structures in the professional customer environment
Identify assortment potential and optimize existing product categories with a focus on commercial customers
Build and maintain a reliable network of manufacturers, suppliers and professional buyers
Contribute to pricing models, framework agreements and project-related commercial approaches
Work closely with Purchasing, Category Management, Sales and the retail stores
Act as an initiator for processes and go-to-market concepts in the B2B area
Requirements
Several years of professional experience in specialist retail or a B2B-focused retail environment
Solid product and market knowledge in at least one relevant product group (e.g., construction, technical supplies, interior finishing, garden, etc.)
Experience in purchasing, category management or sales with commercial customers
Strong understanding of procurement processes, pricing and margin mechanics
Existing network in the professional customer or supplier environment is an advantage
Strategic thinker with hands-on implementation skills
Strong communication and negotiation skills across different hierarchical levels
Benefits
Flexibility for a good work–life balance: possibility to work remotely, flexible working hours outside core hours, 30 days of vacation plus up to 12 additional unpaid leave days
State-of-the-art work environment on the BAUHAUS campus: flexible workspaces with modern equipment, an on-site BAUHAUS restaurant and bistro, and a BAUHAUS daycare facility
Personal development: we promote personal and professional growth, including training opportunities through the BAUHAUS Academy
Employee benefits: purchasing discounts with the BAUHAUS employee card, corporate benefits, company pension scheme and much more
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