Senior Sourcing Manager Logistics (all genders)

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. 

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. 

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• You will be responsible for managing several commodities such as, but not limited to, Automation, Picktowers, Construction Fit-outs/MEPs and Facility Management, both from the Capex and Opex perspective

• You will develop, establish and maintain cost-effective, service-oriented as well as quality-focused strategic supplier relationships and be a key account for one or several of our strategic suppliers 

• You will partner with the Logistic Network Development, Material Flow, Facility Management, Transport Solutions and the Real estate Teams to fulfil their procurement needs as well as guiding them strategically based on the market trends. 

• You will continually benchmark your suppliers to monitor cost and technology trends and ensure best practices are incorporated into Zalando’s projects pipeline and sourcing strategies 

• You will establish supplier selection criteria, evaluate alternative suppliers, manage the RFQ process, and drive final supplier selection in partnership with relevant stakeholders. 

• You will negotiate purchase agreement and framework contracts with suppliers to establish best-in-class pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, capacity and service terms.
   

• Have a minimum of 3-5 years relevant purchasing experience (sourcing, engineering, supply chain, product or manufacturing) in fast-paced organisations with exposure to innovative and new approaches to procurement. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, sourcing, supply chain management, finance or comparable qualification. 

• You are analytical and have a problem-solving attitude with a proven ability to achieve cost savings and overall efficiency on focused categories of spend 

• You are able to coordinate and manage multiple internal stakeholders with various levels of hierarchy and drive collaboration and partnerships with our vendors

• Effectively communicate (verbal, written and visually) globally, in English, across the matrix and across a broad partner base in varied settings.

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model, with flexible hours and up to 60% remote

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation a year to start

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando’s journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e-commerce, to becoming the Starting Point for Fashion in Europe. We connect customers, brands, and partners across 25 markets. 

Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 49 million active customers.

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do.More - our sustainability strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/domore-our-sustainability-strategy  

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Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.