Global Buyer (m/f/d)

cosnova? The name might be new to you – but you certainly know our brands essence and Catrice: they are available in more than 90 countries and together generate annual sales of around 1 billion euros. Today, we rank among the Top 10 in colour cosmetics – thanks to our 900+ dedicated employees worldwide. With passion and creativity, they continue to write our success story every day. Fulfilling responsibilities. A team that inspires. As a Strategic Buyer, you will play a key role in shaping our global product portfolio and supplier strategy across brands. Own strategic procurement activities for a portfolio of 1,800+ products across multiple brands Drive supplier selection and sourcing decisions, partnering closely with Marketing on new product development Build and develop a high-performing, future‑ready supplier portfolio with a focus on innovation and long‑term partnerships Ensure scalable and resilient production capacities across international suppliers Lead regular business reviews with key suppliers, including senior stakeholder engagement Identify and deliver cost savings and value creation opportunities (e.g. through costing, bundling, and innovation) Own end‑to‑end price and contract negotiations in an international environment Implement and manage contractual frameworks Contribute to high‑impact, cross‑functional projectse Continuously improve buying processes, tools, and reporting (e.g. forecasting, capacity planning) Support the rollout of global standards and best practices in procurement You bring the skills. We give you the space. Degree in Business Administration or a related field 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement / buying / sourcing within an international FMCG environment Proven success in negotiations, cost savings, and value creation Strong background in supplier management and building strategic partnerships Excellent analytical skills and confidence working with data (e.g. costing, KPIs) Structured, independent, and solution‑oriented working style Strong communication and negotiation skills in an international setting Advanced Excel skills and solid MS Office proficiency Fluent in English; German is a plus Exciting work. Benefits that matter. Fresh fruit, coffee, tea, cold drinks and a great cafeteria are standard – just a small taste of our bigger benefits. For your rest: in addition to 30 vacation days per year, you will receive four weeks of paid special leave (sabbatical) in your seventh year with the company. For your future: take advantage of our cosnovAcademy with its wide range of training opportunities. For your office life: look forward to a modern, stylish workplace, free lunch on Mondays and Fridays, and complimentary underground parking. For every stage of life: company pension plan, in‑house gym, job ticket, subsidy for childcare costs, and many team events. At cosnova, we value personality, talent and team spirit – not age, origin, gender, skin colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr cosnova GmbH