Lead Strategic Indirect Procurement

vor 5 Monaten


Duesseldorf, Deutschland DOUGLAS Vollzeit

**Unternehmensbeschreibung**
DOUGLAS is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The company is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,850 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, DOUGLAS is the partner of choice for brands and offers a selected range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, make-up, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the company’s strategy “Let it Bloom - DOUGLAS 2026”. The winning business model is underpinned by DOUGLAS’ omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the fiscal year 2022/23, DOUGLAS generated sales of 4.1 billion euros and employed around 18,000 people across Europe.

**Sub-Headline** For our headquarters in Düsseldorf we are looking for you as**

**TASKS WITH IMPACT**
- Builds effective networks with international leadership and key stakeholders. Develops, builds and coaches direct reports.
- Develops and implements comprehensive procurement commodity strategies to maximize value for international markets.
- Drives the continuous development of a competitive supplier base by research and evaluation of current suppliers and identifying new opportunities.
- Co-develops and implements the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategy in order to establish and maintain collaborative, sustainable relationships with the top strategic suppliers.
- Negotiates commercial terms and conditions with contractual and non-contractual partners (e.g. Quick RFP, one-time buys) and ensures compliant contracting.
- Establishes efficient operational sourcing processes and ensures continuous improvement via standardization, digitalization & automation. Leads sourcing projects.
- Ensures effective procurement performance tracking, reporting, data quality and transparency.
- Monitors compliance with legal (local) requirements and derives measures in case of deviance. Creates awareness on market risks and opportunities

**YOUR SKILLS**
- University degree or similar in a relevant field
- Founded work experience in a international procurement role and first experience in a leadership position
- Comprehensive knowledge of procurement in the international retail industry
- Relevant experience with store outfitting, store construction, energy and utilities, facility management & services for retail stores, maintenance & repair of retail stores
- Direct or indirect experience with capex buying of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) for stores is a plus
- Experience in driving change and developing organizations and with working in cross-functional teams within an international structure
- Proactive and self-motivated individual who is comfortable taking initiative to drive projects forward and identify opportunities for improvement
- Approachable and personable team player with strong interpersonal skills, making it easy for colleagues to connect, collaborate, and communicate effectively. Additionally, exudes energy, enthusiasm, and an outgoing personality that contributes to a positive and vibrant work environment
- Fluent in German and English, written and spoken
- This Role includes traveling across Europe approx. 5-10%

**OUR BENEFITS FOR YOU**
We want you to feel comfortable at your job. That’s why you’ll receive your own individual work equipment.

Your personal development: We want you to grow with us. Become part of our mentoring program, make use of our E-learning platforms and take advantage of many more individual development offers.

30 days of vacation per year

You like a hybrid working model? We offer a balance between mobile work and office days in a collaborative environment (average of 8 days/month)

Super Sale: Our employee discount for both online and in store is the cherry on the top. Not enough? More discount opportunities are available to you thanks to our corporate benefits.

️ You like fitness? Great Then our gym pass is just right for you.

Canteen & bistro, as well as free drinks

A positive and motivating environment & celebration of successes

✨ A positive and motivating environment & celebrating successes at regular company events such as DOClub, summer party, Women's Day, etc.

**DOES THIS APPLY TO YOU?**

**We can´t wait to meet you**

Job Reference: HQ01180



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