Buyer (m/w/d) for MaxiCoffee

MaxiCoffee is a French company with a deep passion for the world of coffee.
We believe that sharing a coffee is an act of thoughtfulness and a way to bring people together.
We love to introduce others to the world of coffee because it has the power to encourage human and social growth.

Our company ethos is founded on three inseparable pillars that create a unified whole: a framework, a structure, and collaboration.
A key part of this framework is living by our values: solidarity, enthusiasm, dependability, perseverance, and harmony.

Lavazza Professional – a successful company of the Lavazza Group – is the competent partner for beverage supply in the workplace. Our globally successful beverage systems offer a wide range of products from high-quality coffee and tea, coffee specialties to cold drinks and soups. Our snack and beverage vending machines with high-quality drinks create enjoyable moments in every company.

Do you want to make a difference? Are you a team player with a hands-on mentality? Then you\’ll fit in with us! With us, you can expect a lively environment, a motivated team and exciting and varied topics and projects with plenty of creative freedom.

We are looking for you as a Buyer (m/f/d), located in Frankfurt, as soon as possible.

The Buyer manages a portfolio of local suppliers across multiple product categories, aligned with the company\’s purchasing strategy.

They work closely with Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance teams to ensure the relevance of the product assortment, optimize commercial conditions, and achieve profitability goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Source, select, and contract with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Coordinate with commercial teams to adapt the offer based on customer needs and market trends.
• Collaborate with the supply chain to secure supply and optimize flows.
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of the local sourcing strategy.

Activity Overview

As MaxiCoffee expands its digital presence into new markets, the Buyer for Germany will play a pivotal role in shaping the local product portfolio. This involves strengthening relationships with local branches of existing suppliers and establishing partnerships with new suppliers that align with both market demands and commercial objectives.

Reporting directly to the Purchasing Director and operating within defined guidelines, the Buyer\’s core responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive market, supplier, and product analysis.
• Onboarding new suppliers and products, negotiating key terms (including pricing, delivery schedules, payment conditions, lead times, guarantees, etc.).
• Engaging with suppliers to negotiate prices and purchasing agreements.
• Continuously evaluating and optimizing commercial conditions.
• Monitoring supplier performance and category-specific KPIs.
• Overseeing all aspects of negotiation, including pricing, contractual terms, and promotional initiatives.
• Managing product databases efficiently.
• Coordinating with internal departments regarding supplier updates and changes.
• Supporting trade marketing negotiations.
• Facilitating the development of strategic partnerships.

The Buyer serves as the primary local contact for suppliers and works collaboratively with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, logistics) dedicated to the German market, while maintaining close alignment with the central purchasing team to ensure consistency with company goals.

Across all responsibilities, the Buyer upholds MaxiCoffee\’s core values, fostering strong supplier relationships and seeking solutions that create value for customers, the company, and its partners.

Responsibilities

The Buyer manages their supplier portfolio, oversees supplier relations and performance, and monitors activities to align with Maxi Coffee\’s strategy.

Skills

• Organised and precise in assigned tasks
• understanding of the company\’s operations and organisation
• Fluent in German and English; French is an asset
• Adaptable to rapid change
• Compliant with company procedures
• Skilled negotiator aligned with company values
• Able to analyse issues and suggest solutions
• Capable of summarising work and reporting progress

We offer you the chance to write your own success story with us. Shape your career in a dynamic environment and benefit from our unique corporate culture with flat hierarchies and a family-like, mutual working environment.

What awaits you:

• Responsibility and freedom to drive your own ideas forward
• Excellent career opportunities at one of the world\’s most successful coffee producers
• An open and international working environment in a globally active family business
• Modern IT equipment
• Attractive conditions and benefits:
• An attractive salary package including vacation and Christmas bonuses
• Capital-forming benefits
• Company pension scheme, health insurance and accident insurance
• 30 days\‘ vacation
• Monthly benefits in kind
• Company fitness
• Company bike leasing
• Childcare allowance