Direct Buyer - Freelance

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Grover seeks a freelance Direct Buyer to own sourcing for smart home, TV and audio devices across Europe, sitting at the heart of one of the fastest moving parts of the business and collaborating with the Head of Procurement and Category Management to drive hands-on supplier negotiations, new product introductions and B-stock sourcing with a target of 15-20% discount vs RRP in the first 90 days. Bring 1–3 years in procurement or ecommerce tech, strong negotiation and communication skills, an analytical mindset and comfort with data, fluent English (another European language is a bonus), organized multi-tasking and a registered freelance setup in Germany. To apply, highlight measurable wins, relevant supplier networks and a proposed 90-day plan, and be ready for a hybrid Berlin setup with ownership from day one.

We're growing our Procurement team in Berlin and looking for a freelance Direct Buyer to support us.

Please note: this is a freelance (contract) engagement, not a permanent position. We'll align on contract duration, weekly capacity and your day rate during the process.

As a freelance Direct Buyer, you'll sit at the heart of one of the fastest-moving parts of our business, sourcing the devices that power Grover's subscription catalogue across Europe. You'll work with our Head of Procurement and closely with Category Management. We're scaling into a full procurement function, so you'll get real ownership and visible impact from day one: hands-on work across new and B-stock sourcing, OEM relationships and supplier negotiations.

What you'll own 🎯

• One of our fastest-growing categories, mainly smart home, TV and audio, with exposure across the wider portfolio
• Sourcing stock at the right price: your first 90 days are about finding available inventory while hitting a 15–20% discount vs RRP
• The procurement strategy behind your categories, plus access to trade fairs and industry events as we bring new products on board

What you bring ✅

• 1–3 years' experience in procurement, buying or supply chain (ecommerce or tech preferred)
• Strong negotiation and communication skills: you're comfortable talking directly with suppliers
• An analytical mindset, confident working with data and spreadsheets
• Knowledge of consumer electronics categories (mobile, audio, smart home, TV) is a plus
• Fluent English; another European language is a bonus
• Organised and detail-oriented: you can manage multiple workstreams at once
• A registered freelance setup that allows you to work with clients in Germany

What you'll love about working with us 💚

• Real ownership from day one: your categories, your supplier relationships, your results
• A competitive day rate aligned with your experience
• Flexibility in how we shape the engagement, with a hybrid setup at our dog-friendly office in Berlin-Schöneberg
• A global team of 75+ nationalities, genuinely some of the nicest people you'll work with

Join the Grover Rocketship, where your impact is felt and, together, we build a more circular world. 🚀

We can't wait to e-meet you! 👋