Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) - #2635222

Position

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create

the essential tools for a lifetime of travel.

For more than 125 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to develop unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.

At RIMOWA we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. It’s why our tools are created with longevity in mind. Because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime. Please join us to discover your own.

We are currently looking for a Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) for our Head Office in Cologne.

Among RIMOWA’s Purchasing team in Cologne, you define and deploy global sourcing strategies for select categories throughout the entire lifecycle of our products. As such, you work closely with Industrial, Quality, Development and Supply Chain located in all sites, and a worldwide panel of suppliers to achieve the best Total Cost of Ownership for the company.

Job responsibilities

YOUR TASKS:

As Sourcing Buyer (~50%):

• Design and implement global sourcing strategies in alignment with company policies and targets


• Define and manage the Suppliers Panel, including the integration of new
  
  suppliers based on KPIs


• Foster and enhance supplier relation-
  
  ships to achieve optimal performance in terms of cost, delivery, quality, and
  
  project execution


• Create bottom-up cost models to
  
  build intelligence on suppliers' cost structures, empowering effective negotiations throughout contracts


• Monitor and continuously improve
  
  supplier performance


• Identify, document and drive sustainable actions to reduce CO2 emissions

As Project Buyer (~40%):

• Identify and integrate new suppliers
  
  during the early design phase of projects


• Be aware of market trends and new technologies to generate innovations


• Deploy our Supplier Management
  
  Process throughout project life, incl. Request for Quotation (RFQ),
  
  homologation, and awarding


• Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
  
  logic to awarding, make-or-buy decisions, and re-sourcing initiatives, together with the Industrial Team


• Collaborate with the Quality team to
  
  assess and audit suppliers prior to
  
  business awards


• Actively participate in Project Reviews, providing status updates and action plans


• Lead improvement initiatives in our Supplier Management Process

As Project Leader (~10%):

• Collaborate with Product Marketing to understand the product brief


• Identify and integrate suppliers in the early design phase and conduct feasibility studies


• Design comprehensive project plans from brief to commercial launch


• Enhance collaborative relationships with Product Marketing teams and achieve Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) targets in line with project objectives


• Ensure smooth execution throughout the commercial launch and handover to supply chain teams

Profile

YOUR PROFILE:

• University degree in Purchasing Management or Engineering


• Minimum 5 years’ experience as strategic buyer in industrial fields


• Demonstrated knowledge of several industrial markets (e.g.: aluminium, plastics, textile…), from the raw material up to a finished product, including machinery and processes


• Strong project management skills, including developing action plans, identifying deliverables and presenting results


• Proven analytical skills and passion for data with great attention to details, incl. the ability to collect, question and analyse data


• Proven negotiation, contract management, communication and presentation skills


• Ability to adapt in a changing environment and navigate between strategic and hands-on activities


• Fluency in English is required, fluency in German is appreciated

Additional information

OUR BENEFITS:

• 30 days paid vacation per year


• Flexible working hours


• RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase as a gift after the probationary period


• Corporate benefits and 30% discount on the RIMOWA assortment


• Company pension scheme with a high employer contribution or other capital-forming benefits


• Great canteen with freshly cooked and affordable food


• Urban Sports Club membership, public transportation ticket & job bike (partly subsidized)
International environment and development opportunities within LVMH

BECOME PART OF RIMOWA:

Please send us your complete application documents including your salary expectations with details of earliest possible starting date.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Search for us on Instagram and X @RIMOWA or visit us on our career site: https://career.rimowa.com/

*Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to RIMOWA’s DNA. We know that for our business to thrive, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.

RIMOWA
MAISON

It is not only the ambition to craft exceptional luggage but also the courage to question the status quo that lies at the heart of everything RIMOWA does. Since its founding by Paul Morszeck in 1898, RIMOWA has cultivated the pioneering spirit that is evident in every suitcase built. Inheriting his father’s visionary approach, it was Richard Morszeck who – inspired by the early days of aviation – discovered grooved aluminium as the ideal lightweight material for RIMOWA suitcases. A design classic was born. With the same ingenuity and courage as his father and grandfather, third generation owner Dieter Morszeck paved the way for RIMOWA’s global success. Thanks to his focus on state-of-the-art technology, uncompromising quality and timeless design, RIMOWA suitcases have become the global companion of choice for a sophisticated clientele. Today, with 3,000 employees worldwide, RIMOWA continues to combine craftmanship with precision technology and a commitment to courageous innovation, staying true to its heritage in today’s ever-changing world