Manager, Buying & Development – Baby & Kids Apparel
CYBEX
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Bayreuth • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERPTypeScript
About the role
- Assist in evaluating and selecting suppliers to meet product, quality, cost, and delivery objectives
- Manage end-to-end apparel production processes, ensuring compliance with brand and technical standards
- Ensure products are produced by the most suitable supplier based on time, cost, and quality
- Monitor supplier performance, implement corrective actions, and build long-term, trust-based partnerships
- Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies for apparel and FMCG categories to optimize cost, quality, and lead times
- Negotiate prices, contracts, and service levels to achieve cost efficiencies while maintaining product integrity
- Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other teams to align sourcing decisions with business requirements
- Monitor market trends, material innovations, and supply chain risks to inform strategic decisions
- Act as the central point of contact between internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring transparency, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication and collaboration to ensure each product is made "right the first time"
- Work with Quality, CSR, and Compliance teams to ensure suppliers meet ethical, environmental, and social standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Textile Engineering, or a related field
- Several years of relevant professional experience in apparel procurement, sourcing, or supplier management, ideally in the apparel, sportswear, or FMCG industry
- Proven track record managing supplier networks and apparel production across multiple regions
- Deep understanding of apparel production techniques, material sourcing, and manufacturing processes
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills
- Experience working cross-functionally within fast-paced, global organizations
- Knowledge of PLM, ERP, and supply chain systems is desirable
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
Benefits
- Attractive annual leave entitlement
- Discounts on our products
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
apparel procurementsourcingsupplier managementapparel production techniquesmaterial sourcingmanufacturing processesnegotiationcost optimizationquality assurancelead time management
Soft skills
communicationrelationship managementproblem-solvingcollaborationcross-functional teamworktrust-buildingstrategic thinkingtransparencyproactive approachadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain ManagementMaster's degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor's degree in Business AdministrationMaster's degree in Business AdministrationBachelor's degree in Textile EngineeringMaster's degree in Textile Engineering