Purchasing Manager

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. Responsibility for operational purchasing, from demand planning and order placement through monitoring delivery dates and product availability .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €48,000 - €58,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational purchasing, demand planning, and inventory management, with a strong analytical ability to optimize purchasing processes and supplier relationships. Proficient in using JTL for effective purchasing management and reporting.

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Operational PurchasingJTL ProficiencyDemand PlanningInventory ManagementNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Operational PurchasingDemand PlanningInventory ManagementData AnalysisSupplier Relationship ManagementCost-Saving IdentificationKPI EstablishmentPurchasing OptimizationPrice NegotiationMaster Data Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsStructured ApproachIndependent Problem SolvingSolution-Oriented MindsetStrong Sense of Ownership

Tools & Technologies

JTL

Industry Keywords

E-CommerceRetailFMCGConsumer Goods

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsibility for operational purchasing, from demand planning and order placement through monitoring delivery dates and product availability
Managing inventory levels, demand, and stock coverage
Daily use of JTL to plan, manage, and optimize purchasing
Maintaining and cleaning master data
Analyzing purchasing, inventory, and sales data, and identifying potential shortages and excess inventory at an early stage
Conducting price and terms negotiations
Identifying cost-saving and optimization opportunities
Managing existing suppliers and developing supplier relationships further
Supporting the selection and evaluation of new suppliers
Continuously improving purchasing processes and structures
Establishing KPIs and reporting for inventory, product availability, purchasing terms, and opportunities
Working closely with Product Management, Inventory Management, Executive Management, and other relevant departments
Building an efficient and scalable purchasing function to support the company’s continued growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience in purchasing, ideally in e-commerce, retail, FMCG, or consumer goods
Practical, in-depth experience with JTL; confident command of the system is essential
Knowledge of both operational purchasing and the strategic development of a purchasing function
Good understanding of demand planning, inventory management, product availability, and supply flows
Strong affinity for numbers and excellent analytical skills
Strong negotiation skills and a confident manner when dealing with suppliers
Structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach to work
Ability to independently identify problems and opportunities
Strong sense of ownership and hands-on mentality
Willingness to actively help manage and shape a business function
Alignment with the company’s values and philosophy
Residence in Germany
Complete application documents including a CV, cover letter with salary expectations and earliest possible start date, and references/certificates

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work – work from anywhere in Germany
30 days of annual leave
A motivated, committed team united by a shared mission
Regular team events
Monthly non-cash benefits through Evenred
Attractive employee discounts
Significant creative freedom and the opportunity to actively develop our purchasing function
The opportunity to have a direct impact on the success of a sustainability-focused company
Permanent employment contract
Six-month probationary period
40 hours per week