Purchasing Director / Director of Procurement (m/w/d)
Core
Leading the merger of Procurement and Product Management to build a modern, customer-oriented Category Management function for an e-commerce hygiene retailer.
Role type
Senior Category Management & Procurement Director
Builds
Strategic assortment architecture, supplier portfolio, pricing strategy, and data-driven decision logic for product lifecycle management.
Domain
E-commerce / Retail / Hygiene & Cleaning Supplies
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category Management, Procurement Strategy, Product Management, Organizational Transformation, Data Analytics, AI/ML Roadmap Development, Supplier Negotiation, P&L Management
Preferred skills
Experience with AI applications, Digital Transformation, Change Management
Technologies
AI/ML tools, Data Analytics platforms, Digital Procurement tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement Category Management strategy; Build a data-driven decision logic for assortment and pricing; Identify and prioritize automation and AI potentials; Lead team development and foster a performance-oriented culture; Manage revenue, margin, and inventory KPIs.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on execution
