Einkäufer (m/w/d)
Core
Strategic procurement of natural products (solid fuels, gardening supplies, animal bedding) for the German-speaking market, managing supplier relationships and logistics coordination.
Role type
Strategic Purchasing Manager
Builds
Supply chain for natural products
Domain
Logistics / Natural Products
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, inventory optimization, ERP systems, data analysis, market trend identification
Preferred skills
International supplier network expansion, process optimization, cost structure analysis
Technologies
ERP systems, Warenwirtschaftssysteme
Responsibilities
Execute strategic purchasing including ordering, tracking, and inventory monitoring; Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships; Expand supplier network with international producers; Collaborate with logistics and planning teams; Optimize inventory levels; Negotiate prices and terms; Identify cost-saving potentials; Support process optimization; Review procurement contracts for compliance; Identify and implement market trends.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC