Head of Global Buying (m/f/d)

cosnova? The name might be new to you – but you certainly know our brands essence and Catrice : they are available in more than 90 countries and together generate annual sales of around 1 billion euros. Today, we rank among the Top 10 in colour cosmetics – thanks to our 900+ dedicated employees worldwide. With passion and creativity, they continue to write our success story every day.

Start your own chapter with us – bring your ideas and skills to an working environment shaped and supported by the values of a family‑owned company.

Fulfilling responsibilities. A team that inspires.

In this role, you will shape and lead our global buying strategy for finished goods, with full ownership of supplier performance, value creation, and organisational development. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution—driving business impact in a dynamic, international FMCG environment.

Strategy & Value Creation

• Define and execute the strategy for Global Buying
• Drive savings targets and overall value contribution
• Lead strategic negotiations and key supplier partnerships

Supplier Leadership & Risk Management

• Own and develop a strategic global supplier portfolio
• Ensure end‑to‑end risk management (capacity, geopolitical, financial stability)
• Lead escalation management for critical supply issues
• Drive supplier scouting and onboarding

Performance, Governance & Digital Excellence

• Establish and lead SRM frameworks (KPIs, scorecards, business reviews)
• Ensure compliance and governance standards across suppliers
• Drive digital transformation, tools, and automation in Buying

Innovation & Cross‑functional Collaboration

• Drive supplier‑led innovation in close collaboration with internal teams
• Provide market insights and benchmarks in the colour cosmetics space
• Partner closely with Marketing, Packaging, and Procurement
• Support portfolio development for new product launches

Organization & Leadership

• Build and develop a high‑performing Buying organization
• Strengthen core capabilities (negotiation, costing, SRM)
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and performance
• Act as a strategic sparring partner to senior leadership

You bring the skills. We give you the space.

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing/buying within an international FMCG environment
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Proven track record in global sourcing strategy and execution
• Strong business acumen with clear understanding of P&L impact
• Experience managing global supplier portfolios and partnerships
• Expertise in supply chain risk management
• Experience with SRM frameworks, KPI systems, and governance
• Strong understanding of FMCG / beauty / packaging markets
• Performance‑driven, with a strong sense of ownership
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Solution‑oriented and diplomatic in complex situations
• Fluent in English (business level); additional languages are a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally

Exciting work. Benefits that matter.

Fresh fruit, coffee, tea, cold drinks and a great cafeteria are standard – just a small taste of our bigger benefits.

• For your rest: in addition to 30 vacation days per year, you will receive four weeks of paid special leave (sabbatical) in your seventh year with the company.
• For your future: take advantage of our cosnovAcademy with its wide range of training opportunities.
• For your office life: look forward to a modern, stylish workplace, free lunch on Mondays and Fridays, and complimentary underground parking.
• For every stage of life: company pension plan, in‑house gym, job ticket, subsidy for childcare costs, and many team events.

This is just a few of our benefits. Check out the rest at:

At cosnova, we value personality, talent and team spirit – not age, origin, gender, skin colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation.