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Zalando

Online fashion retail marketplace and logistics

Buyer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeM. Gladbach, GermanyIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • You have sound knowledge of procurement and experience managing tenders.
  • You communicate confidently and precisely in both German and English.
  • You have a basic technical understanding.
  • You can prioritize tasks effectively and have an eye for process improvements and a strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

  • You manage the Request-to-Order process for indirect goods and services, handle sourcing and onboarding, and negotiate with partners.
  • You translate business requirements into concrete sourcing activities and provide solutions to achieve targets.
  • You advise business functions on procurement tools such as eCatalogs to continually increase automation.
  • Together with experienced team members, you define and implement forward-looking category strategies.
  • You address operational and strategic issues and contribute to the continuous development of processes.
  • You work closely with suppliers for the Mönchengladbach site, build strong business relationships, and communicate expectations and strategies clearly.
  • You use your understanding of category strategies to guide supplier interactions and manage the Request-to-Order process.
  • You support the business function and contribute to optimizing the systems that ensure smooth operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional language skills are an advantage.
  • You enjoy working in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.

About the Company

Zalando

Online fashion retail marketplace and logistics

Zalando operates as a European online marketplace for fashion and lifestyle items, selling clothing, shoes, and accessories directly to consumers and earning commissions from third-party sellers (plus Zalando Plus). Shoppers use its website or app to browse brands, and Zalando handles order processing and logistics, offering free delivery and free returns along with personalized recommendations and optional faster shipping for Plus members. It differentiates itself by combining direct sales with a large marketplace across 25 European markets, delivering a wide product range with strong logistics and a seamless shopping experience. Its goal is to remain a leading European online fashion retailer by connecting customers with many brands and improving convenience and services through technology and premium options.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2008

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