Vorwerk International & Co. KmG belongs to the German family-owned company Vorwerk that has been operating in Wuppertal for 140 years. From the strategic head offices in Wollerau SZ, the Kobold and Thermomix divisions are managed. We are an international company offering to our employees and sales advisors a wide variety of prospects. The successful direct sales concept, fascinating well-known brands as well as long-term perspectives form perfect conditions for dedicated people to take the opportunity to actively shape their future with us. More @ vorwerk.com
What are we looking for?
Job Responsibilities Process Management
Process description- Implementation of new merchandising articles
Ensure purchasing process optimization and efficiency for merchandising complementary products
Define requirement criteria and process from idea to implementation and life cycle support including packaging development, sampling, product testing, quality, master data, warranty/care
Procurement
Ensure the purchasing of a highly diverse portfolio of merchandising products
Select 3rd party providers
Ensure complex negotiations with providers and establish contracts with new providers
Install and maintain a good balance between the quality and performance of purchased goods and services and the cost optimization in line with the purchasing budget
Anticipate the future possible evolutions of demands of the organization
Ensure the follow-up and the renewal of the providers contracts
Identify Opportunities for Growth
Collaborate with Key Stakeholders
Partner with influential internal stakeholders to accurately assess company needs
Your Profile
University level education with +8 years of experience
Strong record of working knowledge in international procurement and/or product development preferably from consumer product industries (FMCG) with excellent negation skills
Excellent communications and stakeholder management skills ranging from technical to business communities and teams
Monetization, revenue management and pricing competencies with experience in creating additional revenue driven by new categories and services to existing product lines
Self-motivated, opportunistic and scrappy and can capture and execute opportunities as they arise, even under very tight deadlines
Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the "big picture" view
Excellent communications and stakeholder management skills ranging from technical to business communities and teams
A strong team player with an ability to build relationships quickly
Results orientated - proven ability to deliver results to deadlines
Highly quality orientated and inquisitive, problem solving mind-set
What we'll offer you
We are an international, by Kununu as top company 2024 awarded employer, offering various prospects to our employees and sales advisors. The successful direct sales concept, fascinating well-known brands, and long-term perspectives form perfect conditions for dedicated people to take the opportunity to shape their future with us actively. Our benefits include:
Very international and multicultural business environment
New, modern, and ergonomic offices
Parking available and close public transportation connections
Flexible working hours
Home office possibility (part time)
Profitable pension fund
Individual benefits to choose from like, contribution to public transportation, parking, extra vacation days, company products, bike/ e-bike, sports equipment
Own fitness room
Free coffee and fruits
Moreover, since April 2021, Vorwerk International is a certified Fair-ON-Pay company as we want to underline our ongoing commitment to equal pay between women and men. Read more about it here: https://fair-on-pay.com/certified-companies/ We are looking forward to getting to know you and will be happy to answer any further questions you may have. Please apply by using the green link (APPLY NOW), which directs you to the recruitment tool.
Your Contact
Vorwerk International Co. & KmG Verenastrasse 39 8832 Wollerau We encourage people to reignite their passion every day. Become enthralled too - Passion on!