Senior Purchasing Manager (kids&shoes) - Maternity Cover (m/f/d)

This is a temporary position for a period of one year, with the possibility of extension.

• You are responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Kids Shoes category, including both branded assortment and Private Label Kids Shoes, across private shopping campaigns and shop-related campaign formats.
• You take full category ownership and independently manage the assortment, supplier portfolio, campaign planning and commercial performance of Kids Shoes at limango.
• You are responsible for budget planning, category development, procurement strategies and the allocation of logistics capacities for your area of responsibility.
• A key part of your role is to further develop the Kids Shoes category by identifying new brand opportunities, strengthening existing supplier partnerships and ensuring a commercially attractive and customer-relevant assortment.
• In addition to managing branded Kids Shoes suppliers, you are responsible for the further development of the Private Label Kids Shoes assortment. This includes supplier coordination, product selection, pricing, margin steering, quality alignment and close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Negotiating strong deals with suppliers is one of your main responsibilities. This includes regular condition negotiations, preparation of annual supplier talks and the continuous optimization of purchase prices, margins, payment terms and delivery conditions.
• You plan and steer international campaigns for private shopping and shop-related formats, always looking for the best offers on the market and ensuring the right balance between commercial potential, customer relevance and operational feasibility.
• You closely monitor the performance of your category and derive concrete actions to improve sales, margins, stock quality, availability and campaign performance.
• You take ownership of category-related projects to increase performance, improve processes and support the further development of the buying organization.
• You work in close contact with Strategy Management, Shop Management, Marketing, Campaign Management, Quality Management, Logistics and other relevant departments.
• You act as the central contact person for all commercial topics related to Kids Shoes, including Private Label Kids Shoes, and are able to make decisions independently within your area of responsibility.