JewelCandle is the leading brand for innovative surprise products in Europe, headquartered in Berlin. Our inventive gift ideas are already loved by customers in over 8 European countries. We are expanding very fast and therefore always looking for new highly motivated team members who share our vision, to disrupt the candle industry and become a globally successful and renowned company.

We are currently looking for a diligent and focused person to join our Procurement Team and develop both current and future sources of supply in support of the overall Product Development and Supply Chain strategy.

Your Responsibilities:

As the Sourcing Manager, you ensure a qualitative sourcing of all raw materials needed to make New Product Development's projects happen, and all the company’s end to end sourcing operations:

Support Product Developers by providing them samples of new raw materials and work on ad hoc New Product Development projects as needed
You evaluate and improve sourcing activities by analyzing the company’s spending, supplying partnerships and new possibilities.
You identify and partner with trustworthy suppliers with innovative technologies that reduce cost and increase our competitiveness
Handling of the negotiation of initial prices and terms with suppliers in order to meet specified quality, delivery and cost objectives
You perform cost analysis, set appropriate benchmarks, control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
You create and improve supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection processes so that the relevant KPIs are defined in the contracts and internal process
You analyze and validate contracts and agreements and communicate appropriately with Legal Department for full approval
Proactive continuous improvements in sourcing processes

Your Profile:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration or similar discipline required
You have 3+ years of relevant sourcing experience
Strong project/time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple high-priority demands in a fast-paced environment
Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships
You are able to anticipate issues and proactively propose solutions
Proactive, well-organized and excellent time management skills with an investigative mind-set
Good analytical skills and solid judgment with ability to make good decisions
Ability to cope with time pressure, you preferably have a prior experience working in a startup
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to all levels inside and outside the organization
You are fluent in English; any other language is a plus.

Our Offer:

Working in a start-up environment and be part of a fast-paced, thriving e-commerce business
Being part of a highly motivated international team of internet professionals in the heart of Berlin city
You will be given the opportunity to deploy your current strengths and gain additional ones
Self-responsibility, autonomy and flat hierarchy
An attractive salary package and free company complements.

JuwelKerze JewelCandle GmbH