Global Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)

 

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

 

For our division Sourcing & Purchasing ,at our location in Cologne we are looking for a

 

Global Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)

 

YOUR SHOES TO FILL:

• Analyze and develop new procurement markets, select and qualify new suppliers.

• Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships on a global level.

• Further develop and implement our BS Sourcing strategy.

• Take over global contract management and contract negotiations.

• Create tenders, RFQs and bid analysis.

• Negotiate and optimize prices, replenishment lead times and minimum order quantities.

• Lead projects and manage processes in the purchasing area.

 

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

• You have a degree or have successfully completed a commercial apprenticeship.

• You have at least 3 years of professional experience in strategic purchasing of raw materials in an industrial company.

• Ideally, you have experience in the footwear industry, in the procurement of fashion accessories and in international tendering processes.

• Business fluent in written and spoken English.

• Good MS Office skills, SAP knowledge is an advantage.

• Goal-oriented, independent and self-reliant action and confident appearance, strong assertiveness and negotiating skills.

• High level of self-motivation, strong communication skills and organizational talent.

 

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations!

If you have any further questions, please contact Bianca Buschinger.