Procurement Leadership & Negotiation

• Lead and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies for non-trade categories, including:
• IT systems and services
• Legal counsel and compliance-related service providers
• Office operations and lease agreements
• Commercial terms and strategic partner contracts
• Achieve competitive pricing and optimal service conditions while managing risk and ensuring legal and procedural compliance

System & Process Development

• Design, implement, and continuously improve procurement policies, standards, and approval workflows
• Develop and roll out scalable procurement tools and processes (e.g., RFPs, purchase orders, supplier onboarding, contract templates)
• Establish contract documentation and tracking mechanisms to ensure transparency and governance
• Build scalable systems adaptable to business growth and international expansion

Organizational Enablement & Compliance

• Train and advise internal departments (Retail, IT, Legal, Finance, HR, etc.) on procurement procedures and systems
• Act as a trusted advisor for teams engaging with external vendors or negotiating commercial terms
• Drive internal compliance with procurement policies while supporting agile, business-aligned operations
• Promote cost-consciousness and procurement best practices across the company

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Foster strong, long-term relationships with key non-trade suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Monitor supplier performance and oversee contract renewals, amendments, and service-level evaluations
• Leverage benchmarking, spend analysis, and market intelligence to inform decision-making and strengthen negotiation positions

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related field (Master’s degree or CIPS certification advantageous)
• 7+ years of relevant experience in indirect procurement, ideally within a consumer goods, retail, or lifestyle brand environment
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to build procurement structures from the ground up
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA is an asset
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, especially with service-based contracts
• Familiarity with legal contract frameworks, procurement compliance, and risk mitigation strategies
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with a collaborative, cross-functional mindset
• Highly organized, analytical, and solution-oriented
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken),additional languages are a plus

• An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company
• German and English as our working languages
• 30 days of paid vacation per year
• Flexible and hybrid working models
• Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
• Attractive employee discounts and company benefits
• “Employee Referral” bonus program
• Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits
• Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts
• EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms
• Mental health support and professional development with our partner Nilo
• Team events and outdoor sports activities
• A first-name culture and casual dress code
• Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas