Junior Vendor Manager (Italian-speaking, Multibrands)

Location: Lisbon, Portugal; hybrid work with flexible working hours

Company

hirify.global is a Berlin-headquartered digital e-commerce platform for automotive aftermarket products operating across 27 European countries.

What you will do

• Manage assigned vendors as the day-to-day contact for operational and commercial topics.
• Support negotiations covering pricing, bonuses, discounts, and SLA performance.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers and SKUs to expand the assortment.
• Monitor supplier compliance and performance against agreed commercial terms.
• Maintain supplier master data, pricing, and commercial conditions in internal systems.
• Coordinate with Logistics, IT, Finance, and Operations on shipment performance, claims, and service-level improvements.

Requirements

• Degree in Economics, Management, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in online business or e-commerce.
• Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Understanding of procurement, supplier management, assortment logic, and price positioning.
• Basic negotiation skills and knowledge of commercial terms.
• Professional English at B2 level or higher is required.

Nice to have

• Professional knowledge of Italian, French, and/or German.
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket or with auto parts manufacturer brands.
• Knowledge of legal aspects related to commercial agreements.
• MBA or similar advanced business qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Stable employment at a fast-growing international e-commerce company.
• 25 working days of annual vacation, plus a birthday day off, Municipality Day, and Carnaval.
• Meal allowance of 8 euros per working day.
• Fidelidade healthcare plan with discounted options for partners and children.
• Mental wellbeing program, learning platform with more than 650 courses, and free English and German classes after probation.
• Corporate and retail discounts, flexible working hours, and hybrid work.