Vendor Manager/ Category Manager (m/f/d) Tableware & Buffet

Join our dynamic team as a Vendor Manager (m/f/d) responsible for overseeing the strategic sourcing, negotiating and maintaining partnerships with key suppliers, respected brands and capable manufacturers within the Tableware & Buffet category. In this role, you will play a key role in the maintenance of superior standards of quality and value for our esteemed B2B customer base.
Your primary responsibility will be to effectively curate and promote the Tableware & Buffet  segment within the metro.de marketplace by cultivating and managing relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring seamless collaboration across the organization.
This role is an exceptional opportunity to drive excellence in procurement, optimize the value proposition and make a significant contribution to the success and growth of our
marketplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set-up, develop and maintain relationships with relevant key player/ brands of the industry in the field of “Tableware & Buffet” (eg Crockery, Glasses and Cutlery as Buffet items)
• You will be leading supplier/partner negotiations and managing contracts with high class brands to ensure optimal pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and optimization within your assigned categories.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape and industry trends.
• Analysis of all relevant KPIs with clear responsibility in managing sales, turnover and profitability
• Strategic planning and implementing of category growth.
• Planning, coordination, and control of advertising campaigns for your category in close cooperation with supporting departments such as Marketing, Promotion and Demand Planning teams.
• Close cooperation with the Vendor Support, Demand Planning and Supply Chain and ERP departments.

•    At least 5 years of experience in vendor management/ category management within E-commerce
•    Proven track record of successful vendor negotiations and management as well as a proactive approach, collaborative and team player character.
•    Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform decisions.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, cross functional team player.
•    Creative problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
•    Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects/ tasks simultaneously.
•    Passion for e-Commerce, innovation, and continuous improvement.
•    Excellent communication skills in both German and English = a must.

• Innovative product and exciting career opportunities in an agile environment with a start-up mentality 
• A diverse and vibrant international environment of 70+ different nationalities 
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working with also flexible home office policy 
• 30 days of vacation per year 
• Full support from METRO Group – our mother company 
• Metro Card for shopping at discounted rates & company discounts with renowned brands 
• JobRad and JobTicket programs for commuting 
• Health and wellbeing support 
• Language courses subsidy for professional growth 
• Attractive referral program 
• Team events, MeetUps, and TechTalks 
• And much more