Senior Sourcing Manager Property FM (all genders)

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
Buying & Merchandising

We are looking for a Sourcing Manager Facility Management to support the operation of our European logistics, retail and office buildings by delivering sourcing strategies and cost control for main facility management services (e.g. security guarding, maintenance, waste disposal) and certain building equipment (e.g. cameras, access control, waste compactors). Your goal will be to develop and leverage partnerships with key European, national and regional FM and FM technology suppliers to implement our functional strategies on budget, in time and in an innovative and sustainable way.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

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. 

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups 


 

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

  • You will be part of the team responsible for managing the commodity of Facility Management (hard and soft services, FM technology)

  • 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 central and local functional FM and Security departments to fulfill the procurement needs of the internal customers in logistics, retail and office operations as well as guide them strategically based on market trends

  • You will continually benchmark your suppliers to monitor cost and service trends and ensure best practices are incorporated into Zalando’s project pipeline

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

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



WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

  • You have a minimum of 3-5 years relevant purchasing experience (sourcing, FM, operations, security & maintenance) in fast-paced organizations with exposure to innovative and new approaches to procurement.

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

  • Experience with the facility management and building technology maintenance of large fulfilment centres of e-tailers 

  • 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

  • With a lense to sustainability, you'll bring strong knowledge of the FM and Utilities industry and marketplace to support strategy creation and research.

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 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

ABOUT ZALANDO

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.

Our values: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-founding-mindset

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.

Recruiter

Nikolett Krisznai

nikolett.krisznai@zalando.de

Please note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address (@zalando.de).

In some cases we also work with a selection of headhunters and agencies to fill specific roles. Please note that neither Zalando nor our recruiting partners will ask for any kind of payment to apply for a job or attend an interview.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process, please take a look at our FAQ page.

About Zalando

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey to build the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce. Help us offer an inspiring and quality multi-brand shopping experience for fashion and lifestyle products to about 50 million active customers in 25 markets. Or be part of our logistic infrastructure, software or service capabilities to help brands and retailers run and scale their entire e-commerce business, on or off Zalando. Join our Zalando ecosystem, to enable positive change for the fashion and lifestyle industry. 

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