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What This Position Has To Offer
- International and multicultural business environment π
- Flexible working hours & home office π‘
- New and modern office with own gym ποΈββοΈ
- Various individual benefits to choose from π
- Certified Fair-ON-Pay company π°
On behalf of Vorwerk International, we are searching for their next Senior Merchandising Product Manager.
Job Summary
Are you looking for a challenging job in an international and multicultural company? Then keep on reading! π
As a recruiting partner of Vorwerk International we are looking for you as Senior Merchandising Product Manager with a 100% workload, at the location in Wollerau.π¨ππ
In your position, you will be instrumental in the implementation of new merchandising articles and the idea generation for new products. You will scout new products on global and national fairs and events, ensuring purchasing process optimization and efficiency. You will ensure the purchasing of a highly diverse portfolio of merchandising products and select and approve 3rd party providers.
Enjoy great benefits like new, modern, and ergonomic offices, flexible working hours, extra vacation days and exceptional development opportunities. π
Are you ready for your next career step? Then book your first interview with us now! π
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What You Will Be Doing
Merchandising Lifecycle
- Implementation of new merchandising articles
- Idea generation for new products
- Scouting of new products on global and national fairs and events
- Ensure purchasing process optimization and efficiency for merchandising complementary products
- Define requirement criteria and process from idea to implementation and life cycle support including packaging development, sampling, product testing, quality, master data, warranty/care
- Ensure the purchasing of a highly diverse portfolio of merchandising products
- Select and approve 3rd party providers
- Ensure complex negotiations with providers and establish contracts with new providers
- Install and maintain a good balance between the quality and performance of purchased goods and services and the cost optimization in line with the purchasing budget
- Anticipate the future possible evolutions of demands of the organization
- Ensure the follow-up and the renewal of the providers contracts
- Identify Opportunities for Growth
- Partner with influential internal stakeholders to accurately assess company needs
- Manage stock situation with internal stakeholders
- Corporate Purchasing,
- University level education with several years of experience Know-How, Technical Skills and Experience
- Strong record of working knowledge in international procurement and/or product development preferably from consumer product industries (FMCG) with excellent negotiation skills
- Excellent communications and stakeholder management skills ranging from technical to business communities and teams
- Monetization, revenue management and pricing competencies with experience in creating additional revenue driven by new categories and services to existing product lines
- Willing to travel
- Travel Requirements
- English: C2 β Proficient
Personal, Behavioral, And Interpersonal Skills
- Experience with Asian cutlrure and business
- Any additional language is a plus
Benefits
- Contribution towards learning opportunities
- Remote work possible
- International team and environment
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Optimal working and working time models
- Health promotion measures
- Family support measures
- Modern, open-space office
- Flexible work spaces
- Premium products (High Ticket Items): Kobold & Thermomix (50% discount)
- New iPhone & Laptop (Windows/Apple)
- Employee benefits Vorwerk products
- Contribution to public transport
- Childcare
- Contribution to bike/e-bike
- Coffee & fruit
- Profitable pension fund
For 140 years, Vorwerk has been a family-owned company focused on improving life everywhere people call home. Their superior products and services come with a human touch, from the way they are developed and sold, to the way they are used.
Today, more than 588.000 people in more than 60 countries work for Vorwerk and help generate an overall revenue of 3,4 billion euros. (excl. turnover tax; 2021). The products, which are developed, manufactured and successfully distributed, include Thermomix as well as the Kobold vacuum cleaners. Also part of the Vorwerk product range is the akf bank group, as well as Neato Robotics.
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