Sr. Sourcing Manager Corporate Services (all genders)

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
Buying & Merchandising

We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager Corporate Services to lead the commodity related to commodities e..g Customer Care, Temp Labor and other services and support relevant Zalando Business Units in delivering procurement and commercial objectives including the translation of their functional strategies into sourcing plans.

 

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 responsible to source for procurement commodities that can include the following areas: Customer Care, Temp Labor and others

  • You will partner with senior leaders of each respective BU e.g. in Customer Care Operations, P&O Logistics and many others 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 >5 years relevant procurement experience (direct, indirect, retail) 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 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  

Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/insidezalando

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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