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We are looking for brave summitteers who don´t want to stay put. Leave your footprint at Jack Wolfskin.
Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild
Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.
We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.
Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.
We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.
Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild
Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.
We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.
Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.
We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.
We free the wild inside everyone and out there!
We are looking for you to join our team in the Finance Department at our headquarters in Idstein as a Director Non-Trade Procurement (m/f/d) as soon as possible.
Your role in the Wolfpack:
Procurement Leadership & Negotiation
- Lead and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies for non-trade categories, including:
- IT systems and services
- Legal counsel and compliance-related service providers
- Office operations and lease agreements
- Commercial terms and strategic partner contracts
- Achieve competitive pricing and optimal service conditions while managing risk and ensuring legal and procedural compliance
System & Process Development
- Design, implement, and continuously improve procurement policies, standards, and approval workflows
- Develop and roll out scalable procurement tools and processes (e.g., RFPs, purchase orders, supplier onboarding, contract templates)
- Establish contract documentation and tracking mechanisms to ensure transparency and governance
- Build scalable systems adaptable to business growth and international expansion
Organizational Enablement & Compliance
- Train and advise internal departments (Retail, IT, Legal, Finance, HR, etc.) on procurement procedures and systems
- Act as a trusted advisor for teams engaging with external vendors or negotiating commercial terms
- Drive internal compliance with procurement policies while supporting agile, business-aligned operations
- Promote cost-consciousness and procurement best practices across the company
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Foster strong, long-term relationships with key non-trade suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Monitor supplier performance and oversee contract renewals, amendments, and service-level evaluations
- Leverage benchmarking, spend analysis, and market intelligence to inform decision-making and strengthen negotiation positions
What you bring:
- University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related field (Master’s degree or CIPS certification advantageous)
- 7+ years of relevant experience in indirect procurement, ideally within a consumer goods, retail, or lifestyle brand environment
- Demonstrated leadership and the ability to build procurement structures from the ground up
- Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA is an asset
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills, especially with service-based contracts
- Familiarity with legal contract frameworks, procurement compliance, and risk mitigation strategies
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with a collaborative, cross-functional mindset
- Highly organized, analytical, and solution-oriented
- Fluent in German and English (written and spoken),additional languages are a plus
What you can expect from us:
- An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company
- German and English as our working languages
- 30 days of paid vacation per year
- Flexible and hybrid working models
- Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
- Attractive employee discounts and company benefits
- “Employee Referral” bonus program
- Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits
- Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts
- EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms
- Mental health support and professional development with our partner Nilo
- Team events and outdoor sports activities
- A first-name culture and casual dress code
- Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas
Ready for your next adventure?
Then become part of our team! We look forward to receiving your application – exclusively via our online career portal – including your CV, earliest possible start date, and salary expectations.
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Do you have any questions about job vacancies, application processes, speculative applications or other topics? Please feel free to contact our HR specialists:
HR specialists
recruiting@jack-wolfskin.com Please note:
We can only answer questions here and do not accept applications sent to this email address. Please submit applications online via our career portal. Email applications will not processed.
We can only answer questions here and do not accept applications sent to this email address. Please submit applications online via our career portal. Email applications will not processed.
Please note: We can only answer questions here and do not accept applications sent to this email address. Please submit applications online via our career portal. Email applications will not processed.
