Category Leader overseeing Mars’ $200M MRO spend and delivering strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple regions. Leading supplier strategy and fostering innovation in category management.
About the role
- Purchaser managing Non Food articles for Dohle Handelsgruppe. Responsible for strategic purchasing, supplier negotiations, and market analysis.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the strategic and operational procurement of non‑food items for the stores — from assortment planning to product availability.
- Develop purchasing strategies focused on price stability, quality and supply security, and independently negotiate with suppliers through to contract conclusion.
- Monitor the market, analyze trends and identify new sourcing channels and products to optimize the assortment.
- Ensure demand‑driven and timely availability of assigned items, taking inventory and sales data into account.
- Maintain master data in the merchandise management system, manage contracts and monitor quantity agreements.
- Work closely with suppliers and internal departments (e.g., Sales, Logistics, Marketing) to ensure smooth processes across the supply chain.
- Handle complaints professionally and with a solutions‑oriented approach — both internally and with external partners.
- Regularly prepare reports, compile decision‑making materials and support assortment and purchasing decisions.
Requirements
- Successfully completed commercial training or a degree in business administration — ideally with a focus on purchasing, retail or supply chain management.
- 2–3 years of professional experience in strategic or operational purchasing, preferably in non‑food products or multi‑site retail.
- Strong negotiation skills and confident presence when dealing with suppliers.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, solution‑oriented approach and the ability to maintain an overview of complex tasks.
- Excellent analytical skills and structured working methods.
- Proficient in Excel and common ERP systems.
- Enjoy working in a team and improving processes.
- Strong communication skills, initiative and an independent working style.
Benefits
- Above‑average compensation opportunities.
- Good prospects for your career development through individual training and development options.
- Extensive and partly subsidized catering with breakfast, salad and sushi bars and hot meals.
- Good public transport connections and availability of free parking spaces.
- Flexible working hours that allow a good work–life balance.
- Attractive employee discounts and benefit programs.
- Company bike (JobRad) with attractive discounts.
- Supportive colleagues who are always happy to help with questions.
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Not specified
Degree requirement
Tech skills
Location requirements
Senior Procurement Manager overseeing indirect procurement function across North Asia for CEVA Logistics. Managing a team, strategic sourcing, and stakeholder management responsibilities in a fast - paced environment.
Intern at Honeywell gaining hands - on experience in procurement and contributing to team success. Driving purchasing processes and fostering supplier relationships in a hybrid work setting.
Entry Level Procurement Agent supporting Supplier Management in high volume purchase orders. Collaborating with stakeholders and managing supplier performance at Boeing.
Service Category Manager at HP managing category operations to drive profitable revenue growth. Collaborating with departments to enhance strategies based on market analysis.
Einkäufer Food managing supplier partnerships and product identification for professional clients. Conducting market analyses and developing purchasing strategies with a leadership role.
Assistant Category Manager in Cleaning & Dish team at Coles responsible for promotional trade plans and supplier collaboration. Drive category strategy and build strong supplier relationships for exceptional customer value.
Procurement Officer managing all contracted passenger transport for Gloucestershire County Council. Delivering training, coordinating reports, and managing contractual documentation.
Contract Management Lead at the Department of Transport and Planning identifying issues and shaping improvement initiatives. Leading contract management practices for best value and efficiency.
Procurement Analyst supporting procurement activities at Walkers Global. Responsible for vendor documentation, data tracking, and coordination with external vendors.