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About the Role

As a Lead Buyer (m/w/d), you will lead and develop a team of strategic buyers while playing a key role in advancing our purchasing function. You will be responsible for selected manufacturers and complex contract and condition negotiations, driving change and transformation projects, optimizing cross-departmental processes, and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to ensure sustainable purchasing.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of strategic buyers, taking responsibility for selected manufacturers, contract negotiations, and strategic purchasing initiatives.
Develop and implement sustainable purchasing strategies to ensure growth, profitability, and competitiveness.
Manage annual and condition negotiations with manufacturers, optimizing central purchasing KPIs such as purchasing discounts, bonuses, payment terms, and other commercial conditions.
Control and analyze the performance of your area of responsibility using relevant KPIs like margin, sales development, delivery performance, and sales dynamics, deriving concrete measures.
Collaborate closely with Retail Media, Category Management, and Demand & Supply to successfully implement cross-departmental initiatives and achieve sustainable business success.
Build and strategically develop long-term, partnership-based relationships with manufacturers, positioning Redcare as a preferred retail partner.

Requirements

Successfully completed studies in Business Administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable qualification.
Several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, including leadership of a (small) team of buyers.
Sound purchasing experience in a retail, e-commerce, or FMCG environment, with responsibility for purchasing merchandise or branded products.
Experience in developing and implementing purchasing strategies and conducting complex annual and condition negotiations with manufacturers.
Data and KPI-driven approach, commercial mindset, and ability to derive concrete measures from analyses to improve sales, margin, and performance.
Confident demeanor, strong negotiation skills, and ability to build long-term, partnership-based supplier relationships.
Proficient communication in German and English, with a willingness to collaborate with diverse stakeholders in an international environment.

Location

Work Type

Remote
Hybrid

Experience Level

Lead
Manager

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Benefits

Work from Home (up to 20 days/year from anywhere in the EU)
Redcare Events
Kindergartenzuschuss (€100/month)
Mental Health Support (via nilo)
Personal Development Opportunities
Deutschlandticket (fully funded)
Urban Sports Club Membership (M-Package)

About the Company

Europe's leading online pharmacy driven by dedicated teams and cutting-edge innovation.
Strives to create a pleasant and cooperative work environment where every employee feels comfortable and contributes to the vision: 'Until every human has their health'.
Offers a career with meaning that aligns with personal values.