Senior Indirect Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

DOUGLAS is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The company is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,850 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, DOUGLAS is the partner of choice for brands and offers a selected range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, make-up, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the company's strategy “Let it Bloom – DOUGLAS 2026”. The winning business model is underpinned by DOUGLAS' omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the fiscal year 2022/23, DOUGLAS generated sales of 4.1 billion euros and employed around 18,000 people across Europe.

• You build and nurture effective networks with international stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration across functions and regions.
• You define procurement strategies for assigned categories, managing the entire strategic procurement process from start to finish.
• You conduct market analysis to identify and evaluate suppliers, uncovering new opportunities and sources of value.
• You develop and maintain a collaborative, long-term Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approach with key strategic suppliers.
• You negotiate commercial terms and conditions with both contractual and non-contractual partners, including quick RFPs and one-time buys, while ensuring compliant contracting.
• You lead projects aimed at improving operational sourcing processes through standardization, digitalization and automation, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
• You execute procurement controlling tasks, generating in-depth analysis and reports (e.g., supplier overviews), ensuring data quality, transparency and actionable insights.
• You monitor and ensure compliance with legal requirements, taking proactive measures in case of deviations. Raise awareness around market risks and opportunities to keep the business ahead of the curve.
• You will be based in our Düsseldorf Headquarter with international travels as a part of your role.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Several years of experience in Indirect Procurement, with strong knowledge of procurement processes
• Knowledge in the areas of supply chain, logistics, warehousing, transport and packaging.
• Proven ability to analyze data, generate insights, and support strategic decision-making
• Experienced in leading complex, cross-functional projects and achieving results within deadlines
• Strong negotiation skills, with a track record of securing favorable terms while ensuring compliance and value
• Pro-active and outgoing character with the skill to inspire the surroundings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change
• Experience in an international environment; initial leadership experience is an advantage
• Fluent in English; German is advantageous

• Your personal development:we want you to grow with us. Become part of our mentoring program, use our e-learning platforms and benefit from many other individual development opportunities.
• Open feedback culture:half-yearly meetings & performance reviews (#DOUGLASDialogue)
• 30 days of vacationper year
• Would you like a hybrid working model? We offer a balance betweenmobile workingand office days in a collaborative environment. (approx. 8 days/month)
• Cherry on top: You get ouremployee discountboth online and in-store. On top of that, you get further discount opportunities thanks to our corporate benefits.
• Do you like fitness? Then our running group andgympassare just right for you.
• In-house canteen & bistro, as well as free drinks
• A positive and motivating environment & celebrating successes at regularcompany eventssuch as DOClub, summer party, Women's Day, etc