We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Coordinator (Buyer)!

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You will be responsible for sourcing and managing suppliers internationally, in terms of buying the best quality goods and services for the company at the most competitive conditions. 

 

Key responsibilities:

 

• Search for new manufacturers internationally in the area of home decor (home, garden, furniture, kitchen, children room etc)

• Keep on-going communication via emails/calls with manufacturers

• Participate in developing, leading and executing procurement strategies in accordance with company business strategy.

• Evaluate prospective suppliers and partnership conditions offered before signing them up to ensure they meet the organization’s needs.

• Forward orders to manufacturers.

• Responsible for pro-active on-time and regressive analysis on cost saving and other, non-countable monetary, improvement possibilities in procurement and suppliers partnership compliance to conditions agreed.

 

Qualifications and experience:

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• 3-5 years of experience in home decor purchasing and home decor product knowledge required

• International experience dealing with manufacturers required 

• English – Fluent (Turkish, Chinese or any European language would be a plus)

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Tolerance, combined with tenacity

• Experience with modern sourcing and procurement systems

• Familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements

• Communication skills

• A stickler for details and compliance

• Good investigative/research skills

• Commitment and preciseness

 

We offer:

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• Competitive salary rate in EUR

• Paid vacation time (25 days per year) and paid sick leaves

• Annual salary review according to KPI results

• Accountant support for individual entrepreneurs

• Flexible remote work in an experienced and authentic team

• Company with international flair

• Startup environment with flat hierarchies

• Sessions with psychologist

• Personalized Personal Development Plans with every employee, and by proposing a training budget for supporting every employee growth (certifications, language courses, professional trainings etc)

 

Who are we?

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Established in 2014, Gipanis GmbH is a dynamic German trading enterprise with creative brands and products that make life more beautiful. With headquarter close to Dusseldorf and sub branches in Ukraine and China, we are internationally anchored and implement great ideas in our manufactory.

 

Since 2017, our online store Laublust provides a variety of products made from FSC-certified wood and natural materials, as well as personalized gifts for any occasion. We offer high quality at reasonable prices with an emphasis on sustainability and respect for the climate because ‘We Love Nature’. Together, we want to offer our customers a flawless shopping experience and delight them with customized and durable products. 

 

Here you will find natural products and creative gift ideas that are as individual as our customers. Have a look: https://www.laublust.de/