Non-Food Wholesale Buyer (m/f/d)
For the sake of readability, we have omitted the simultaneous use of masculine, feminine, and diverse gender forms (m/f/d). We welcome applications from all individuals who feel this position is a good fit for them.
Client Profile
Our client is a medium-sized retail company that has been operating successfully for many decades, offering its members and customers a high-quality range of products and services in the meat industry.
As part of our team expansion in the purchasing department, we are seeking a full-time Non-Food Wholesale Buyer (m/f/d) to start as soon as possible.
What do we offer you?
- Challenging tasks and varied responsibilities
- Ample creative freedom, ideal for independent workers
- Targeted professional development opportunities to support your growth
- An attractive salary and excellent benefits
- After the onboarding period: 1 day of remote work per week
- Flat hierarchies and quick decision-making processes
- Comprehensive benefits, including: company bike, company pension plan, company health insurance, commuter pass, and much more
How can you help us?
- Strategic assessment of the needs of partner companies, including volume bundling
- Negotiating and implementing prices, terms, and additional agreements
- Ongoing review of the competitiveness of existing suppliers and product lines
- Strategic development of the merchandise business
- Ensuring product availability as well as schedule and volume management
- Interface management between logistics, quality assurance, sales, marketing, and controlling
Your Profile
- A college degree or commercial apprenticeship with a focus on purchasing, retail, or food management; preferably a degree in retail management, business administration, or a Bachelor of Arts
- Several years of professional experience in the procurement of non-food products in the wholesale sector.
- An established supplier network both domestically and internationally
- In-depth knowledge of the product categories: butchery supplies (packaging, spices, auxiliary materials, natural and artificial casings), as well as machinery and equipment for food production and preparation.
- Very good understanding of wholesale, volume models, and logistics processes
- Proficiency in ERP and inventory management systems as well as MS Office
- Business-level proficiency in German and English, with a keen sense of language
- Strong negotiation skills and assertiveness
- Strong understanding of costs, quantities, and processes
- Analytical, structured, and strategic mindset
- Ability to work independently and responsibly
- Ability to work well in a team and strong communication skills
- Ability to handle pressure and make decisive decisions in a dynamic retail environment
- Willingness to travel
About iMi foodservice
iMi foodservice Recruitment Consulting combines many years of experience in recruitment consulting with extensive industry knowledge and top-tier contacts in the FMCG market. This allows both clients and candidates to benefit equally from our consulting services.
iMi Contact
If you thrive on challenges, are looking for opportunities for growth, and want recognition that makes your hard work worthwhile, then our client is the right place for you. We look forward to receiving your detailed application, including your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly.
Your contact person
Ms. Juliane Thiess
Contact
iMi foodservice personalberatung GmbH
Warnowufer 42
18057 Rostock
+49 381 65070027
j.thiess@imi.de
