Einkäufer Food Süßwaren (m/w/d)
Core
Purchasing and assortment management for confectionery, spirits, and pet food categories to ensure product availability and profitability.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Food & Confectionery)
Builds
Assortment, pricing, and supply chain for a retail chain
Domain
Retail / Food & Beverage
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, price negotiation, contract negotiation, assortment planning, cost calculation, supply chain coordination, B2B supplier management
Preferred skills
Trade association collaboration, promotional planning, English (B2+)
Technologies
ERP / Inventory management systems
Responsibilities
Organize and manage purchasing activities for assigned categories; conduct national and international price, contract, and condition negotiations; design and develop the assortment including article additions/removals and cost calculations; manage ordering processes and ensure product availability through supplier coordination; plan marketing promotions and negotiate advertising allowances; collaborate with trade associations and purchasing cooperatives.