Senior Buyer (m/f/d)

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 125 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to develop unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.

At RIMOWA we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. It’s why our tools are created with longevity in mind. Because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime. Please join us to discover your own.

We are currently looking for a Senior Buyer (m/f/d) for our Head Office in Cologne. Among RIMOWA’s Purchasing team in Cologne, you define and deploy the global sourcing strategies throughout the entire lifecycle of the products. As such, you work closely with Industrial, Quality, Development and Supply Chain located in all sites and a worldwide panel of suppliers to achieve the best Total Cost of Ownership for the company.

Job responsibilities

YOUR TASKS:

As Sourcing Buyer (~50%):

• Design and implement global sourcing strategies in alignment with company policies and targets
• Define and manage the Suppliers Panel, including the integration of new suppliers based on KPIs
• Foster and enhance supplier relationships to achieve optimal performance in terms of cost, delivery, quality, and project execution
• Develop and maintain an efficient End-to-End Supplier Management Process, from sampling to commercial launch
• Create bottom-up cost models to build intelligence on suppliers\‘ cost structures, empowering effective negotiations throughout contracts
• Monitor and continuously improve supplier performance
• Identify, document and drive sustainable actions to reduce CO2 emissions

As Project Buyer (~40%):

• Identify and integrate new suppliers during the early design phase of projects
• Be aware of market trends, new technologies as to generate innovations
• Deploy End-to-End Supplier Management Process throughout project life-cycles, including Request for Quotation (RFQ) follow-up, homologation, and business awards
• Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) logic to business awards, make-or-buy decisions, and re-sourcing initiatives together with the Industrial Team
• Collaborate with the Quality team to assess and audit suppliers prior to business awards
• Actively participate in Project Reviews, providing status updates and action plans
• Lead improvement initiatives in End-to-End Supplier Management Process, from RFQ definition to KPI monitoring
• Collaborate with Product Marketing to understand the product brief
• Identify and integrate suppliers in the early design phase and conduct feasibility studies
• Design comprehensive project plans from brief to commercial launch
• Enhance collaborative relationships with Product Marketing teams and achieve Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) targets in line with project objectives
• Ensure smooth execution throughout the commercial launch and handover to supply chain teams

Profile

YOUR PROFILE:

• University degree in Purchasing Management or Engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as buyer or cost engineer in industrial fields
• Demonstrated knowledge of several industrial markets (e.g.: aluminium, plastics, textile…), from the raw material up to a finished product, including machinery and processes
• Strong project management skills, including developing action plans, identifying deliverables and presenting results
• Proven analytical skills and passion for data with great attention to details and proven ability to collect, question/challenge and analyze data as basis for bottom-up cost modelling and decision making
• Enthusiastic negotiation skills and contract knowledge, high communication and presentation skills, with strong influencing and persuasive talents
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment and navigate between strategic and hands-on activities
• Fluency in English and German is appreciated

Additional information

OUR BENEFITS:

• 30 days paid vacation per year
• RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase as a gift after the probationary period
• Corporate benefits and 30% discount on the RIMOWA assortment
• Company pension scheme with a high employer contribution or other capital-forming benefits
• Great canteen with freshly cooked and affordable food
• Urban Sports Club membership, public transportation ticket & job bike (partly subsidized)
• International environment and development opportunities within LVMH

BECOME PART OF RIMOWA

Please send us your complete application documents including your salary expectations with details of earliest possible starting date.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to RIMOWA’s DNA. We know that for our business to thrive, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.

It is not only the ambition to craft exceptional luggage but also the courage to question the status quo that lies at the heart of everything RIMOWA does. Since its founding by Paul Morszeck in 1898, RIMOWA has cultivated the pioneering spirit that is evident in every suitcase built. Inheriting his father’s visionary approach, it was Richard Morszeck who – inspired by the early days of aviation – discovered grooved aluminium as the ideal lightweight material for RIMOWA suitcases. A design classic was born. With the same ingenuity and courage as his father and grandfather, third generation owner Dieter Morszeck paved the way for RIMOWA’s global success. Thanks to his focus on state-of-the-art technology, uncompromising quality and timeless design, RIMOWA suitcases have become the global companion of choice for a sophisticated clientele. Today, with 3,000 employees worldwide, RIMOWA continues to combine craftmanship with precision technology and a commitment to courageous innovation, staying true to its heritage in today’s ever-changing world.

Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams. Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community. Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.