Your Responsibilities

• You develop and implement purchasing strategies for the OTC and self-selection segments with a focus on the Swiss market.
• You conduct annual, price, and terms negotiations with manufacturers and suppliers, particularly regarding purchasing discounts, bonuses, and payment conditions.
• You analyze and optimize key KPI-based control metrics such as margin, sales development, delivery performance, and sales dynamics.
• You identify growth and margin potential within the product range and consistently align these with the company’s objectives.
• You work closely with Retail Media, Category Management, and Demand & Supply to derive and successfully implement joint measures.
• You monitor market and competitive developments in the OTC, self-selection, and Health & Beauty segments and derive strategic recommendations for action.
• You build long-term, partnership-based relationships with leading manufacturers and suppliers and continuously develop these further.

Your Profile

• You hold a completed degree in business administration or a comparable commercial qualification.
• You bring several years of experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in the OTC, self-selection, FMCG, Health & Beauty, or pharmacy-related environment.
• You have solid experience in price and terms negotiations with manufacturers and convince through negotiation skills and a confident demeanor.
• You enjoy working with key figures and possess strong analytical skills in handling reports, margins, sales, and performance metrics.
• You combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
• You are proficient in using Excel and PowerPoint.
• You have good English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience with inventory management and analysis tools is an advantage.
• You are willing to travel for annual negotiations and in-person meetings with suppliers.
• You live in Vienna or the surrounding area or can be regularly present on-site as part of the hybrid working model.

The Offer

• Creative Freedom: A responsible purchasing role with direct influence on product range strategy, terms, and growth in the Swiss market.
• International Environment: Collaboration with Europe’s leading online pharmacy, featuring dynamic growth and a modern corporate culture.
• Hybrid Working: Flexible working arrangements combined with regular presence at the Vienna location.
• Vacation: 30 vacation days per year for sufficient rest and work-life balance.
• Mobility: Coverage of costs for the Vienna Public Transport annual pass.
• Professional Development: Support for your personal and professional growth through internal and external training.
• Mental Health: Anonymous and free support from professional psychologists at nilo for personal or work-related challenges.
• Team Culture: Creative team events, regular celebrations, and a work environment that fosters collaboration and shared success.

Salary

For this position, a market-aligned gross annual salary of at least EUR 85,000 is offered. Depending on your qualifications, experience, and industry knowledge, a significantly higher salary is possible.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your meaningful application under reference number 112 299, preferably via our ISG career portal or by email.

We will guide you confidentially and professionally through the entire application process.