THE ROLE & THE TEAM
We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager Marketing (Parental Leave Cover - 12 months) to lead the commodity and sourcing projects related to Marketing Agency Services and other support relevant Zalando Business Units in delivering procurement and commercial objectives including the translation of their functional strategies into sourcing plans.
Please note that the planned start date for this position is 1 January, 2026 (or potentially a month earlier).
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
You will be responsible for the procurement commodities that includes the following areas: Marketing Agencies, Creative Production, Marketing Tools & Research.
You will partner with senior leaders of each respective BU e.g. in Zalando Brand and Performance Marketing, to fulfil their procurement needs as well as advice them strategically
You will ensure that you develop respective sourcing strategies based on budget plans and pre align with relevant stakeholders
You will deliver commercial improvements year over year for your area of scope based on clear objectives
You will develop, establish and co-own relationship with key strategic supplier relationships
You bring procurement experience, preferably in the mentioned services areas with strong analytical background
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
Have a minimum of >3 years relevant procurement and negotiation experience (direct, indirect, retail, marketing agency) in fast-paced organisations across different commodities and industries
Proven skills by ensuring you can live Zalando mindset like Act like an owner, Put yourself in your customer shoes and Think Big, Act Fast
You are used to working autonomously and efficiently in a highly self-driven manner
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.
OUR OFFER
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 Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employees
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
