Strategic Procurement Manager at Emma in Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?

We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we have grown into the world’s largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) sleep brand, with a presence in over 20 markets and more than 35 Emma stores across Europe.

Our mission is simple: to develop sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day. Today, our products are trusted by millions and recommended by leading consumer associations worldwide.

It’s our people who bring this mission to life. At Emma, you’ll join a driven, international team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous knowledge sharing. With colleagues from over 70 nationalities, we combine diverse perspectives with a shared ambition to learn, grow, and create lasting impact, together.

Ready to awaken your best with us?

What you´ll do:

• Strategic Sourcing: you will be part of a team which shapes and leads the sourcing network of Emma’s products. You will analyze and explore new sourcing regions, continuously identifying and developing relationships with strategic suppliers to optimize Emma's supplier network.

• Strategic Cost Management: you will lead multimillion-dollar price negotiations with key Business Partners to optimize efficiency and you will lead substantial cost reduction projects,

• Manage Suppliers with Expertise: your focus includes developing in-depth knowledge of suppliers and markets, understanding cost drivers per category, and staying abreast of sourcing markets and industry trends to ensure Emma sources great products at the most competitive prices.

• Risk Mitigation: you will lead supply chain risk assessments, minimizing the impact of unforeseen events. You develop and communicate risk management techniques to enhance Emma's resilience in the face of challenges.

• Collaborative Leadership: you will drive strategic supplier development through close collaboration internally and externally, identifying and leveraging value-adding opportunities. You will actively participate in product life cycle decisions, you will also collaborate with internal stakeholders for successful product launches and transitions.

Who we´re looking for:

• Bachelor or master's in business administration, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, or a related subject area;

• 3+ years of practical business experience, ideally on Procurement.

• A strong, out-of-the-box thinker with great business judgment who creates outstanding solutions for complex problems.

• Strong analytical skills: you can draw meaningful insights when looking at data and have a problem-solving mindset.

• Strong negotiation skills: you love negotiating and are intrinsically motivated to strive for the best.

• Excellent communication skills: you easily manage various stakeholders (external and Senior level).

• Excellent English skills (further foreign language skills are an advantage, e.g., Chinese, German or Portuguese).

• Entrepreneurial mindset: you are willing to “roll up your sleeves”, and implementing strategies and driving projects is your key strength. You leverage a strong business sense and entrepreneurial mindset to identify and capitalize on opportunities within the supply chain.

• You are up to date with the new technologies and willing to adapt and lead the change through new technology, AI and related.

What we offer:

• Responsibility and decision-making authority from your first day

  • The opportunity to work on challenging tasks that contribute to your professional growth

• Work independently and as part of a dedicated, international team

• Private Health Insurance and 24 vacations days per year, with 1 extra day per year worked (until a limit of 29 days per year)

• 22 remote days per quarter policy, with offices in Parque das Nações, Lisbon.

• Work with and learn from experts in diverse fields

• Get to know your team members at our exciting company events

• Working from a pet-friendly office

Become an Emmie

We are on a mission to become No.1 in the world of sleep, and we’re looking for driven, ambitious people to help us shape what’s next. If you’re curious, hands-on, and ready to challenge the status quo, you’ll find the space here to make things happen and create real impact.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Our aim is to get back to you within a few days. Due to the high volume of applications, there may be slight delays, but we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.