Direct Buyer - Freelance

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, with real ownership and visible impact from day one.

What you'll do

• Own one of our fastest-growing categories, mainly smart home, TV and audio, with exposure across the wider portfolio
• Source stock at the right price, hitting a 15–20% discount vs RRP
• Develop the procurement strategy behind your categories and bring new products on board
• Manage hands-on work across new and B-stock sourcing, OEM relationships and supplier negotiations

What you'll need

• 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
• 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

Nice to have

• Knowledge of consumer electronics categories (mobile, audio, smart home, TV)

What they offer

• Real ownership from day one over your categories and supplier relationships
• 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