Job Overview


HOFER: That’s my way
Buying Manager Alcoholic Beverages (f/m)
- Conduct international research for Wineries,Spirits and Beer suppliers
- Ensure security of supply taking into account quality- and CR-aspects
- Understand the manufacturing/supplier base and capabilities of the alcoholic beverage market
- Negotiate conditions and contracts with suppliers and service providers independently
- Actively shape purchasing strategies
- Support and develop existing suppliers and establish new supplier relationships
- Develop sourcing area on the basis of market, industry and price analyses
- Visit suppliers and attend trade fairs
- Completed university degree
- Wine and spirits qualification (e.g. WSET Level 2 or above) would be an advantage
- Relevant practical experience in the procurement of Alcoholic Beverages
- Experienced handling PC (especially MS Office tools, SAP would be advantage)
- Perennial leadership experience
- Business fluent in English
- Reliable, structured and result-oriented way of working
- Very good communication and negotiation skills with a high degree of assertiveness
- Diverse and responsible field of activity within a modern, international business group
- Extensive training
- Use of mobile work devices and equipment for flexible working
- Cooperation with international teams
- Excellent development prospects beyond the borders
- Numerous further training opportunities to support personal and professional development
- Option of taking sabbatical leave for several months
- Secure and reliable employer
Attractive gross annual salary starting from € 67,200.- willingness to overpay with appropriate qualification
5071 Wals, Alte Bundesstraße 10
As soon as possible
Please use our online application and attach your resume including letter of motivation, photo and all relevant certificates.
HOFER, my employer
We are shaping the future of HOFER and ALDI SOUTH within our international holding company based in Salzburg. Together, we are coordinating the development of the business group across 4 continents and 11 countries, where we employ over 150,000 people and operate 6,300 stores. As employer, buyer, and retailer, we assume responsibility for the impacts of our business operations – for our employees, our customers, our business partners, and the environment.
Due to our global growth, we are extending our team based in Salzburg and are looking for dedicated people to help us shape our worldwide strategies and processes.