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

  • limango GmbH Jobportal
  • Work experience
  • Fulltime
  • Published: 2026-04-27
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At limango, we’ve been shaping the world of e-commerce for over 18 years. Together with our platforms in the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria, we are proud to be part of the OTTO Group, one of Europe’s leading e-commerce players. We offer the largest selection of products for the entire family, making us a go-to shopping destination for millions of customers across Europe. But limango is more than just a platform, it's a community. We believe in working and growing together, valuing a healthy work-life balance and fostering a culture built on respect, trust, and equality. If these values resonate with you, there’s a good chance you’ll feel right at home with us.
 
We foster a culture built around hybrid work in Wrocław (2 days in the office), while staying open to remote talent who value collaboration and real impact.

Your role and main tasks

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. 
 

You will need

  • Experience with product development, sourcing processes, quality requirements or international supplier management for the Private Label Kids Shoes part of the role is a must.
  • You have at least 5 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in shoes, kids’ products, fashion, private label or e-commerce.
  • You have a strong understanding of assortment building, supplier management, pricing, margins and campaign-driven retail business.
  • Ideally, you already know relevant brands and suppliers in the Kids Shoes sector and/or have experience in developing Private Label footwear assortments.
  • You have strong negotiation skills and are confident in dealing with international suppliers and brand partners.
  • You communicate clearly and professionally in English. Additional language skills are an advantage.
  • You have experience in budget planning, performance analysis and commercial steering of a category.
  • You are able to structure complex topics, present them clearly and successfully implement projects across different departments.

Personal requirements 

  • You have an entrepreneurial mindset and take full ownership of your category.
  • You are highly analytical and have a strong affinity for numbers. You base your decisions on facts, performance data and commercial potential.
  • You work independently, make decisions confidently and are able to stand up for them.
  • You follow a holistic and customer-oriented approach: your goal is always to offer the right Kids Shoes assortment, at the right price, at the right time.
  • You are hands-on, pragmatic and able to manage both strategic topics and operational details.
  • You enjoy working cross-functionally and are able to motivate other departments to support your category goals.
  • You are able to work under time pressure and keep a clear overview in a fast-moving campaign business.
  • You combine strong commercial thinking with a good sense for products, customers and market trends in the Kids Shoes segment. 

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model for people from Wrocław, remote working for people from other locations.
  • Modern office in the heart of Wrocław, our office is centrally located, close to cinemas, gyms, and a wide variety of great lunch spots.
  • Private healthcare, we provide access to the best specialists for you and your loved ones through Luxmed.
  • Language classes, join English, German, and Polish lessons in small groups, tailored to your current skill level.
  • Multisport card, stay active and healthy with a Multisport card giving you access to numerous fitness clubs and sports facilities.
  • Wellbeing Program, discover tools to improve your health and wellbeing. Join daily challenges, expert sessions, and video consultations with specialists. Build lasting healthy habits and boost your lifestyle.
  • Fruit Mondays & more, we keep our kitchen stocked with fresh fruit, healthy snacks, coffee, sweets and yes, sometimes pizza too.
  • Team events with great people, we love spending time together after hours,whether it’s fun office meetups or organized outings.

Sounds good?

We look forward to receiving your complete application, including a letter of motivation, references/ certificates, salary expectations and your earliest possible start date. We can't wait to get to know you. Apply now! 
 
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