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Merchandising Procurement Manager

Company:  Vorwerk Home & Co. KmG
Employment Type:  Fulltime

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.

 

Shape the future of Vorwerk with us. Learn more at https://jobs.vorwerkgroup.com/

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

We are an international, by Kununu as top company 2026 awarded employer, offering various prospects to our employees and sales advisors. The successful direct sales concept, fascinating well-known brands, and long-term perspectives form perfect conditions for dedicated people to take the opportunity to shape their future with us actively.

 

Our benefits include:

  • 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

 

Moreover, since April 2021, Vorwerk Home is a certified Fair-ON-Pay company as wewant to underline our ongoing commitment to equal pay between women and men.

Read more about it here: https://fair-on-pay.com/certified-companies/

We are looking forward to getting to know you and will be happy to answer any further questions you may have. Please apply by using the green link (Apply now), which directs you to the recruitment tool.

 

CONTACT:

Vorwerk Home Co. & KmG
Verenastrasse 39
8832 Wollerau

 

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