Senior Buyer Indirect Purchasing (mfd)

Westwing Group SE; München; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading e-commerce firm in Munich is seeking a Senior Buyer for Indirect Purchasing to optimize OPEX spend. This role involves leading procurement negotiations and advising on supplier selection while driving digitalization. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in negotiation, a strong cost-conscious mindset, and fluency in German and English. This position offers a hybrid work environment with excellent benefits including generous paid holidays and wellness initiatives.

Leistungen

30 days of paid holiday per year

Hybrid working mode with 3 office days per week

Health and wellbeing offerings

Company daycare next to the office

Discount on Westwing Collection

Qualifikationen

• 5 years of experience in negotiation and contract management with a focus on cost reduction.
• Strong track record in negotiations with SaaS providers.
• Experience in change management and driving process improvements.

Aufgaben

• Lead negotiations and tenders for procurement processes.
• Conduct market analyses and evaluate offers.
• Develop purchasing strategies aligned with company goals.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Cost Reduction

Analytical Thinking

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Jobbeschreibung

JOIN OUR TEAM

As Senior Buyer Indirect Purchasing you will join our procurement team and take ownership of managing and optimising our OPEX spend. You will play a leading role in negotiations and tenders setting new standards in processes and cost optimisation. As a sparring partner to departments across the company you will provide expertise in procurement contracts and supplier selection while driving digitalisation and efficiency improvements. This position is permanent and based in Munich .

WHAT YOULL DO

• Lead negotiations and tenders setting new standards in procurement processes
• Conduct market and price analyses and evaluate project-specific enquiries and offers
• Act as a sparring partner to departments advising on all matters related to procurement contracts and supplier selection
• Develop and manage purchasing strategies ensuring alignment with company goals
• Identify optimisation opportunities and drive forward digitalisation in purchasing
• Ensure transparency in the purchasing process and guarantee adherence to budgets

YOU COME WITH

• 5 years of experience in negotiation and contract management with a focus on cost reduction
• Strong track record of cost consciousness especially in negotiations with SaaS providers
• Experience in change management and process improvements
• Independent working style hands‑on mentality and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels
• Fluency in both written and spoken German and English

WHY WESTWING

Aside from our awesome team and shared purpose we offer a variety of additional benefits. Come work with us and get :

• An inspiring international informal and nonpolitical environment for you to take ownership and grow your career
• A unique culture based on trust support and collaboration where we foster open communication with our monthly Company All-Hands feedback channels and regular Q&A sessions
• Hybrid working mode with 3 office days per week
• Up to 4 weeks temporary work‑from‑anywhere per year
• 30 days of paid holiday per year
• A beautiful centrally located and dog‑friendly office with free beverages cafeteria with different lunch options open spaces and sunny terrace
• 40% off Westwing Collection and 20% off all third‑party brands in our shop (each on non‑reduced items) a 10% Family & Friends voucher and Westwing vouchers for special occasions
• Regular and legendary company and team events like Movie Nights Oktoberfest Summer Parties and more
• Health and wellbeing offerings including sports membership mental health support and coaching vaccinations skin checkups and more
• Discounted green mobility options with public transport or JobRad
• Company daycare Westwing Wichtel next to our Munich office and cooperation with Elly & Stoffl a multilingual daycare with several locations in Munich
• Subsidised company pension scheme
• Social Impact Day p.a. to use for doing good for environment and / or society

ABOUT US

Westwing Europes #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce is present in 20 European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 497 million in 2024. As Europes premium one‑stop destination for Design Lovers it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop Daily Specials Stores the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwings team works together on its shared purpose to Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life. Founded in 2011 Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.

Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance working together at a fast pace in an inspiring international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. Were made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come be part of the wow you work at Westwing crowd.

Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesnt stop to inspire only your design choices it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyones uniqueness cultural differences and equal opportunity.

Department

Buying & Partnerships

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,HR Sourcing,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,ERP Systems,negotiation,Materials Management,Manufacturing,MRP,Contracts

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1