Interim Head of Procurement (All Genders)

Company Description With over 25 years’ experience, plus the same enormous passion and ambition we had on day-one, we’re trailblazers in the pet e-commerce industry. Our solutions make over 12 million customers genuinely happier – and that’s something we really care about. We work together to continually adapt; embracing change and the challenges it brings so that we can keep doing better. Join us and discover a place where your potential meets your passion for pets. That’s the power of plus.

Job Description

Develop and implement category & sourcing strategies aligned with corporate goals, focusing on supply security, cost reduction, and risk diversification

Lead and manage the category purchasing team, setting KPIs, monitoring performance, and fostering an empowerment culture

Manage the purchasing category budget, risks, and opportunities (short- and mid-term)

Drive strategic supplier relationships and negotiations to achieve cost savings and enhance the supplier network

Identify and develop new global sources of supply to optimise the supplier portfolio

Build and leverage market knowledge to provide insights on dynamics, drivers, and innovations in global purchasing markets

Ensure close collaboration with other departments and business partners to align purchasing strategies with overall business objectives

Deputise for the Director of Purchasing when required

Qualifications

Degree in economics or related field; or relevant professional training with sound experience

Minimum 10 years' experience in strategic buying, purchasing, or merchandising, preferably in FMCG or retail

Proven expertise in international sourcing, category management, and complex negotiations

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop international teams, with strong intercultural competence

In-depth knowledge of market-oriented purchasing strategies and supply market dynamics

Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills with ability to manage cross-functional change

Business fluent in English; additional languages advantageous

Willingness to travel internationally as required

Additional Information Headquartered in Munich, with offices across Madrid, Krakow, Wroclaw, London and Vienna, we collaborate because we genuinely love working together - so you’ll be at the heart of an incredible, multinational team. We trust each other to get the job done, which means you’ll benefit from hybrid working, spending 60% of your time in the office and 40% at home. There’s an option to work for 20 days abroad in approved countries too.

Add to that development opportunities that help you to shape your own career path, excellent training and support, wellbeing offers, subsidised transport or bike leasing, plus 20% discount across all our products, and you’ll begin to get a sense of what sets us apart. Find out more about the specific benefits at your local office in our blog posts.

At zooplus, we believe in equal opportunity and support everyone to fulfil their potential. We recognise the power of listening and learning from each other and embrace diversity and inclusion of all.

✈️ 28 vacation days and days off on 24th and 31st of December

️ Corporate rates at a local gym chain (Body & Soul)

Company mobile phone for work and personal use

zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.

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