Einkäufer Food managing supplier relationships and product selection for professional customers. Responsible for international product identification and procurement strategies with competitive analysis.
Responsibilities
Manage suppliers & partners: independently select and evaluate suitable suppliers
Conduct purchasing and terms negotiations
Targeted identification of international products for our professional customers
Continuous development of the procurement strategy
Collaborate with importers based in the EU
Monitor key performance indicators and derive appropriate actions
Serve as contact person for internal interfaces for the Cash & Carry market and delivery services
Requirements
Strong communication skills
Creativity and a confident demeanor
Solid professional experience in purchasing or category management within a retail company in the food sector
Initial leadership experience
Negotiation-level English (business fluent)
Strong affinity for food
Strong numeracy
Strong analytical abilities
Benefits
Annual salary review
Christmas and holiday bonuses
Employer contributions to employee savings plans
Employer contribution to the company pension scheme
€500 gross bonus for each successful employee referral
Cash bonus
30 days of vacation plus special leave for significant life events
Flexible working hours (flexitime)
Language courses
External seminars
Individual, requested professional development
Discounted employee prices in our in-house canteen
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