Product Procurement Manager - Lifestyle

Do you have a passion for procurement and a keen eye for detail?  Are you a skilled negotiator who thrives in a dynamic environment?  Then Flying Tiger Copenhagen has the position that will allow you to make a real impact on our global brand.

In this exciting role, you'll be our Product Procurement Manager for the Lifestyle team.  You'll play a vital role in transforming our creative ideas into the amazing products that delight customers worldwide.  Working closely with our Product and Category Managers, you'll manage a category-focused matrix, ensuring we source the best products at competitive prices.

Beyond category management, you'll also be responsible for:

Building and Developing the Global Supplier Matrix: You'll be responsible for developing our global supplier network in your assigned categories, fostering strong relationships with existing vendors and identifying new ones to join the Flying Tiger family.

Expert Negotiation and Cost Optimization: You'll manage the negotiation process for your categories, securing the best possible terms while maintaining high-quality standards.

Strategic Sourcing Projects: You'll exercise sourcing projects for both new and existing products, utilizing your expertise to identify the best solutions through tender rounds and competitive bidding.

Open Cost Sheet Implementation: Transparency is key! You'll implement and utilize open cost sheets to ensure smooth and successful negotiations.

Claims Management: You'll be responsible for handling claims and negotiations within your assigned categories, ensuring any sourcing issues are resolved efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity to:

Make a real impact on a global brand: Your work will directly affect the products that bring joy to millions of customers in more than 900 stores and 27 countries!

Join a dynamic and international environment: We're a team that values collaboration, creativity, and a good sense of humor.

Develop your product sourcing expertise: You'll further hone your negotiation skills, supplier management knowledge, and overall sourcing capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in retail and buyer roles
• Retail procurement experience within the home and leisure categories is a plus.
• Proven negotiation skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English is a must, and additional languages are a benefit.

Flying Tiger Copenhagen offers:

• Probably the best location - in the heart of Copenhagen.
• Attractive pension.
• Private health insurance - also including children.
• Flexibility with the possibility of working from home.
• Fun and dynamic culture.
• Social workplace with parties, Friday bars, staff club etc.
• International work environment founded in Scandinavian culture.
• Restaurant food every day.
• And much more…

If you're a procurement professional who's excited to join a fun and innovative company, we encourage you to apply!

Did you know
We take climate change very seriously and work very hard to minimize our carbon footprint. We do this by buying less plastic and more renewable materials (everything that grows) – and we also want to make sure that all stores are run on renewable energy. We walk the talk – and make sure that what we do is validated by external experts, in the Science Based Targets initiative. You can read more about our work with climate action here https://flyingtiger.com/pages/sustainability-eco-friendly