Head of Procurement​/Strategic Sourcing; m​/f​/d

Do you know the protein industry like the back of your hand—from whey protein to bars to functional drinks? Do you have strong supplier relationships, a track record of successful high-level negotiations, and know how to manage risks and develop supplier strategies? Then you've come to the right place! We are looking for an experienced purchasing manager (m/f/d) to develop our purchasing activities strategically and operationally – with a deep understanding of FMCG, food & nutrition, excellent market knowledge, and a keen sense for quality, costs and speed.

Do you know the protein industry like the back of your hand—from whey protein to bars to functional drinks? Do you have strong supplier relationships, a track record of successful high-level negotiations, and know how to manage risks and develop supplier strategies? Then you've come to the right place! We are looking for an experienced purchasing manager (m/f/d) to develop our purchasing activities strategically and operationally – with a deep understanding of FMCG, food & nutrition, excellent market knowledge, and a keen sense for quality, costs and speed.

• Build and continously develop a high-performing procurement department
• Define and implement category strategies with a focus on protein and whey raw materials
• Develop and execute risk management and dual-sourcing strategies
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Sales and Product Development to ensure price and supply stability
• Establish and maintain international supplier relationships
• Representant at trade fairs, audits and meetings with key suppliers

• Lead high-volume contract negotiations and manage investment decisions
• Oversee sourcing processes, price benchmarking and supplier performance management
  
  Ensure availability, quality and time-to-market
• Monitor stock levels and align forecasts with Supply Chain Management
• Analyze sales, product and market trends to optimize procurement strategies
• Enhance procurement tools and SAP processes

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics or a related commercial field
• Several years of professional experience in the procurement of protein, whey or other food products
• In-depth category and supplier knowledge in the Nutrition/Food Ingredients sector
• Proven negotiation skills and contract success
• Experience with whey proteins and functional foods
• Expertise in risk management and dual-sourcing strategies
• Proficient in SAP
• Fluent in English, German is a plus
• Strong analytical, strategic and results-driven mindset
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills

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