Merchandising Procurement Manager

• 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

• 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
• Highly quality orientated and inquisitive, problem solving mind-set

• Very international and multicultural business environment
• New, modern, and ergonomic offices
• Parking available and close public transportation connections
• Flexible working hours
• Home office possibility (part time)
• Profitable pension fund
• Individual benefits to choose from like, contribution to public transportation, parking,extra vacation days, company products, bike/ e-bike, sports equipment
• Own fitness room
• Free coffee and fruits

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