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About the Role

As a Strategic Buyer (m/f/d), you will significantly shape our procurement strategy for non-prescription products (OTC), prescription drugs (RX), health and care items, and other pharmacy-related assortments for the DACH region. You will conduct key negotiations, optimize conditions, and build long-term partnerships with leading manufacturers and suppliers in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and successfully implement purchasing strategies.
• Conduct annual and conditional negotiations with manufacturers, with a particular focus on central KPIs such as purchase discounts, bonuses, and payment terms.
• Analyze and optimize KPI-based control parameters such as margin, sales development, delivery performance, and sales dynamics.
• Identify growth and margin potentials in the assortment and align them with company goals.
• Work closely with Retail Media, Category Management, and Demand & Supply to derive and implement joint measures.
• Monitor and analyze market and competitive developments as a basis for strategic decisions.
• Build and continuously maintain sustainable, partnership-based relationships with manufacturers.

Requirements

• Completed degree in a commercial field or a comparable commercial apprenticeship.
• Several years of experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in the RX, OTC/Freiwahl, or FMCG (Health & Beauty) sector.
• Persuasiveness and extensive experience in price and condition negotiations with manufacturers.
• Strong analytical skills in dealing with key figures and reports, combined with a pragmatic approach.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good English skills, both written and spoken.

Location

• DACH region

Work Type

• Remote

Experience Level

• Several years of experience

Education Level

• Completed degree in a commercial field or a comparable commercial apprenticeship

Benefits

• Personal development through various internal and external training.
• Flexible work location, up to 20 days a year from anywhere within the EU, if the role does not require office presence.
• Company pension plan with external advisor support.
• Access to professional help from psychologists via nilo for mental health support, anonymously and free of charge.
• Redcare Events for team building and celebrations.
• Fully funded Deutschlandticket for mobility.
• Urban Sports Club M membership package for sports activities.

About the Company

• As Europe's leading online pharmacy, Redcare Pharmacy is driven by our dedicated teams and cutting-edge innovation.
• We strive to create a pleasant and cooperative working environment where every employee feels comfortable and enjoys contributing to our vision: 'Until every human has their health'.
• If you are looking for a career with meaning that aligns with your values, join our team and start your #Redcareer today.