Beschreibung

As a Senior Vendor Manager, you will focus on enhancing customer experience and profitability by negotiating exclusive products, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with vendors to drive growth and efficiency across the Accessories portfolio.

Anforderungen

• •Graduate degree in business-related discipline
• •At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Category Management, Vendor Management or Purchasing, ideally in retailing or the pet industry
• •Work experience in an international company
• •Experience in project work based on analytical and strategic thinking
• •Ability to unlock complex issues and work proactively on proposals
• •Ability to understand customer needs and market requirements
• •Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• •Strong influencing abilities and vendor management experience
• •Fluency in German and English

Aufgaben

• •Develop and negotiate exclusive articles and limited editions
• •Initiate attractive product presentations and brand content
• •Manage payment terms and cost structures in contracts
• •Audit vendor agreements for optimal terms
• •Drive strategic negotiations for category growth
• •Conduct market and competitor analysis for growth opportunities
• •Influence vendors to enhance customer experience and reduce costs
• •Provide feedback on existing programs and create new initiatives
• •Review promotional results and adjust strategies as needed
• •Create a vendor marketing plan to maximize margins and customer experience
• •Identify vendor issues and direct the team to resolve them
• •Act as an escalation point for conflict resolution
• •Audit metrics and evaluate products to improve customer experience
• •Collaborate cross-functionally to implement scalable solutions
• •Partner with teams to propose annual plans for vendors
• •Lead cross-functional projects and engage stakeholders
• •Ensure robust process documentation is maintained
• •Seek feedback for personal growth and set development goals
• •Acquire new vendor partners to enhance the Accessories portfolio

Benefits