Category Manager - Accessories & POS

Category Manager - Accessories & POS (m/w/d) The Oettinger Davidoff Group, with a turnover of over half a billion francs and over 4'000 employees worldwide, can trace its roots back to 1875 and is still an independent family business today. It is dedicated to the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and retail of premium cigars, tobacco products, and accessories. The premium cigar business includes the brands Davidoff, AVO, Camacho, Cusano, The Griffin's, Private Stock, Zino, and Zino Platinum. The Oettinger Davidoff Group also distributes numerous brands in several countries as a general agent. The company is strongly rooted in the "Crop-to-shop" philosophy and pursues the approach of vertical integration, from the tobacco fields in the Dominican Republic and Honduras to the global network of 65 Davidoff Flagship Stores/Satellites and strong contract dealers in over 130 countries. Category Manager - Accessories & POS (m/w/d) Areas of responsibility As Category Manager - Accessories & POS (New Products & Development), you are responsible for the holistic procurement management of the Accessories and POS categories in the new product development process. You ensure that materials, quality, costs, sustainability, and timelines are optimally aligned with brand requirements, regulatory requirements, and market launches. Responsibility for the ACC and POS categories in the "Procurement New Products and Developments" area Control of material, quality, cost, and sustainability requirements Preparation of decision-making bases for the Head of Procurement New Product & Development Preparation and ensuring the series release of all orders Participation in the development process together with product development Control of sample/feedback and release processes Independent project management from procurement to product launch Evaluation of feasibility, costs, minimum order quantities, timelines, and risks Close collaboration with suppliers in development and optimization phases Main contact person for international Acc. & POS suppliers Maintenance of material master data and planning parameters, taking into account sales forecasts for the ACC & POS area Operational procurement of ACC & POS/warehouse management Optimization of existing procurement processes Building and maintaining supplier relationships as well as active search and selection of new suppliers Qualifications and experience Completed university degree (uni/FH), preferably with a focus on economics or supply chain OR basic commercial training with recognized further education in the field of purchasing (e.g. federally certified buyer, CAS/DAS Procurement, etc.) Experience in purchasing in the area of category management as well as accessories and POS development, preferably in the luxury, spirits, or tobacco industries Experience in SAP modules MM and SD (disposition and purchasing) In-depth user knowledge in the MS Office package, particularly Excel Distinct communication and negotiation skills as well as networked, strategic, and solution-oriented thinking Talent for planning and project management Outstanding numerical flair, analytical and critical thinking Very good understanding of materials and production processes Very good German and English skills, Spanish and other languages are an advantage Structured, process- and solution-oriented Communicative and assertive Analytical and critical thinking Ability to prepare complex requirements in a comprehensible manner Ownership mindset instead of pure project support In-depth knowledge in project management and proven experience in the successful management of projects Know-how in the area of sustainability, material conformity, recycling Experience with international suppliers Experience in regulated markets Ideally, knowledge of other IT tools such as JIRA and Appian We offer you An agile, stable, and internationally recognized family business A modern, state-of-the-art workplace in the Maison Davidoff, with a fully equipped cafeteria and garden, and just a few minutes' walk from Basel's main train station, including numerous dining options in the vicinity A dynamic and multicultural work environment with modern working tools Attractive working conditions, such as flexible working hours and up to two weekly home office days (if the respective position allows it); five weeks of vacation per year Attractive employee discounts for our products