Team Lead Strategic Purchasing – Textiles (m/f/d)

As a brand for Fair Premium Fashion, we rely on sophisticated design, highest material quality and real responsibility. For us it is not about short-term trends, but about long-term effects: ecological, social, aesthetic. We redesign fashion in accordance with nature. If you want to work with us, then Join now and strengthen our team in Butzbach bei Gießen as Teamlead (w/m/d) Strategic Purchasing – Textil. Of course, there is the possibility of working partially remotely.

Teamleader (w/m/d) You are responsible for the strategic and operational development of our suppliers, identify and qualify new partners and build sustainable, long-term cooperation on Together with your team, you will ensure optimal supplier allocation for each collection, plan the supply chains and pay attention to details such as innovative power, sustainability, margins and budgets Whether fabrics, yarns or whole assortments – you negotiate purchasing conditions and prices and understand quality and cost objectives skillfully combine with fairness and sustainability You lead your team to operational excellence, strengthen individual competencies and drive internally for modern processes and future-oriented procurement structures At the same time, you control the entire supply chain for our Denim collection – with everything that belongs to it At all, you work closely with colleagues from product management, design & technology, also within the framework of optimization projects and the concrete sourcing of our Denim collection Last but not least, you are interested in “Living Wages” (including through open costing and wage analyses) and, together with the CSR team, actively promote the implementation of our sustainability claim.

You have completed your studies as a (textile) farmer, textile engineer (w/m/d) or an equivalent commercial or textile training In addition to several years of experience in textile shopping and Sourcing in the fashion environment could already gain first leadership experience (e.g. as a team lead or in deputy function) You know how to position yourself on international shopping and trade fairs and how to successfully complete – readiness and good English skills included Secure user knowledge in MS Office 365 – especially Excel – as well as in dealing with a common PLM/ERP system are almost self-evident in this position With analytical sharpness and a good portion of pragmatism, you are not only able to develop complex shopping strategies, but also to implement them in a targeted manner. You control the negotiation with suppliers, you can judge target conflicts and you are able to remain fair on all sides – responsible, fair and with the necessary enforcement power A good portion of team spirit and joy in working with a variety of in- and external interfaces at eye level, complete your profile

A sensuous activity with the pioneer and best-known fashion label for Fair & Eco Fashion The opportunity to shape the working environment itself in an innovative, future-oriented company A task area that is constantly evolving and offers diverse possibilities of development Flat hierarchies with short decision paths A permanent job in full time, flexible working hours, 30 days vacation In addition, we give you half a day holiday for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve Support in your professional and personal development An employer who places a great deal of emphasis on a good business and working environment An in-house canteen, hessnatur employee discount, a childcare grant, bike leasing, occupational retirement provision and much more