Strategic Sourcer

GymBeam s.r.o.

Place of work
Košice, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
Contract type
full-time
Start date
ASAP
Wage (gross)
1 500 - 2 200 EUR/month

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Hello, there! We are GymBeam and our vision is to build the largest fitness & health food platform and be among the top 3 biggest players in all markets of Europe. We currently operate in 14 European markets, have been awarded as the "eshop of the year" in several countries, and have millions of customers who share our passion for fitness and health.

What will your day look like?
- preparing tenders and administering bidding processes in line with purchasing strategies;
- analyzing supplier quotations and providing recommendations for sourcing decisions based on given technical project aspects;
- leading negotiations with suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms;
- analyzing market trends and applying this knowledge into insightful purchasing decisions;
- drafting purchasing strategies in cooperation with the head of strategic purchasing and key internal stakeholders;
- initiating, negotiating and performing contracts with suppliers;
- maintaining continuous improvements in contracted terms with suppliers;
- managing resourcing processes if applicable;
- establishing sustainable long-term relationships with key suppliers;
- forecasting price and market trends in order to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power;
- regular reporting to the head of strategic purchasing;
- providing support to the operational purchasing team in significant matters;
- cooperating with cross-functional teams;
- actively communicating with internal stakeholders and external partners;
- assisting with new purchasing projects;
- scouting new suppliers.

Employee perks, benefits

- flexible working hours and unlimited home office;
- all overtimes paid out automatically;
- shopping at our e-shop at cost prices and discounts for family and friends;
- lunches for 1 € twice a day in our Kosice office, or compensation otherwise;
- your own work computer as well as additional IT accessories based on your preferences;
- e-learning courses at LinkedIn and access to company library;
- online certifications, trainings, conferences and elaborate personal development plan;
- team and company-wide events as well as coworking spaces at Brno, Prague and Budapest
- extra week of vacation when your baby is born.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

Secondary with school-leaving examination
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Experience in the position/sector

purchasing/strategic purchasing of goods, materials or services

Number of years of experience

3

Personality requirements and skills

- at least 3+ years of experience in purchasing/strategic purchasing of goods, materials or services;
- sharp analytical and problem-solving skills;
- commercial and negotiation skills;
- English level: B2/C1 proficiency;
- advanced MS Excel/Google sheets;
- excellent organizational and time management skills;
- ability to multitask and work under pressure;
- experience from the food industry is an advantage;
- proactive approach;
- attention to detail;
- ability to constantly learn;
- high ethical standard.

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Brief description of the company

Sme GymBeam, najrýchlejšie rastúci e-commerce projekt v strednej Európe. Pôsobíme na 15 trhoch v segmente športovej výživy, oblečenia, príslušenstva a zdravých potravín. Ponúkame viac ako 9000 produktov a 125 značiek, vrátane vlastných, ako VanaVita, BeastPink, XBEAM a STRIX. Ako progresívny brand s dobrou energiou pre každý šport kladieme dôraz na funkčnosť a čisté zloženie našich produktov.
O našom úspechu svedčia milióny spokojných zákazníkov a mnohé ocenenia za kvalitu a obľúbenosť. Charakterizuje nás raketový rast, moderné technológie a náš súdržný tím. Staňte sa aj vy súčasťou tohto dobrodružstva!

Number of employees

500-999 employees
ID: 4040906  Dátum zverejnenia: 17.1.2023  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 1 500 EUR/month