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Teamleitung Strategischer Einkauf / Lead Buyer (m/w/d)

Köln, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENRemoteFull-time2026-09-10 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead a team of strategic buyers and drive supplier negotiations, contract development, and cross-functional initiatives to optimize procurement KPIs and ensure profitability.

Role type

Senior strategic procurement team lead

Builds

Strategic supplier partnerships and optimized procurement processes

Domain

E-commerce / FMCG / Retail

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, team leadership, contract negotiation, KPI analysis, cross-functional collaboration, commercial thinking, supplier relationship management

Preferred skills

Experience in trade, e-commerce, or FMCG, data-driven decision making, fluent in German and English

Technologies

SAP, Oracle, Tableau, Power BI

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of strategic buyers; negotiate annual contracts and commercial terms with manufacturers; develop and implement sustainable procurement strategies; analyze performance metrics (margin, revenue, delivery) and drive improvement actions; collaborate with Retail Media, Category Management, Demand, and Supply teams; build long-term strategic supplier relationships.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team management