The electronics retailer Coolblue has filled the position of Director Purchasing, according to a press release dated August 20. In light of the planned expansion to a total of 38 stores and eleven logistics centers in Germany by 2029, the appointment is part of the strategic growth plans, it says.
The 51-year-old Marco Stiemert brings more than 25 years of experience in the international trade environment. At MediaMarktSaturn, he was responsible for various
key areas—from building internal quality management to IT and telecommunications to leading central merchandise groups as Head of Category Group. With his network and industry knowledge, he is to strengthen Coolblue's purchasing strategy in Germany and support growth.
“With Marco Stiemert, we gain a leadership figure with deep market understanding and an excellent network in the German retail landscape. His experience will play a central role in making our assortment even more consistently
aligned with the needs of our customers and in expanding our collaboration with manufacturers. In a phase when we are making massive investments in new locations, infrastructure and services, his perspective is particularly valuable,” stated Urs Möller, Country Manager Coolblue Germany.
Since June, Stiemert has been responsible for the further development of procurement processes, the expansion of supplier relationships and the acquisition of new partnerships. “I am excited by the opportunity to be
part of this extraordinary growth story with my experience and to actively shape the development,” says Stiemert. “At Coolblue, customer centricity is not only stated as a guiding principle, but is lived in all processes, structures and daily collaboration. It starts with the unique delivery promise that Coolblue fulfills daily – ‘washing machine ordered today – delivered and connected tomorrow’ – and extends to a corporate culture in which everyone works on an
