Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer role at Döhler Group

The Senior Buyer (Ingredients) is responsible for leading all sourcing and inbound supply chain management activities for assigned spend categories. This includes supply assurance & management, spend category strategy development, supplier relationship management, and dedicated support to the company’s growth ambitions, while meeting functional KPIs such as cost‑savings, cash flow improvement, and mitigation of supply risk for the organization.

• Manages the inbound supply chain and supplier base for a broad scope of Ingredients/Raw Materials including, but not exclusive to:
  Tea, Coffee, Botanicals, and other categories to be assigned.
• Negotiates volume, price, payment terms, lead times, and other commercial considerations for assigned categories.
• Maintains the company’s competitive advantages by negotiating contracts, ensuring optimal supplier performance and mitigating risk (supply, cost, legal, compliance, etc.).
• Identifies, documents, and delivers year‑over‑year cost reduction.
• Identifies, documents, and delivers opportunities to improve cash conversion: extending vendor payment terms, reducing inventory, and optimizing spend.
• Identifies, documents, and delivers opportunities for cost avoidance/protection in inflationary and volatile markets.
• Develops, gains alignment with key stakeholders, and executes regional and global sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories.
• Maintains expertise on regional and global market conditions, liaising with global sourcing counterparts where appropriate, and acts as an internal consultant to the lead buyer, regional head of sourcing, executive management team, customers, and internal business stakeholders.
• Takes on special projects as assigned by the lead buyer and/or head of sourcing, emphasizing large‑impact cost‑savings, efficiency, or growth opportunities.
• Maintains accurate and pertinent sourcing data concerning price, volatility, supplier records, and external market data within SAP and other company systems.
• Supports the ambitious growth trajectory of the company by scouting for new ingredients, attending industry events, and otherwise managing large, multiple, and cross‑functional projects.

Salary: $130,000–$145,000. The compensation range reflects base compensation only and does not include potential bonuses, incentive plans, or benefits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Agricultural Sciences, or another relevant field of study.
• Five years’ experience in a procurement/supply‑chain management role, ideally for a food‑manufacturing business.
• Three years’ experience leading regional and global cross‑functional projects, with business growth at the core.
• Buying experience in specialty ingredient markets (e.g., botanicals).
• Strong working knowledge in SAP.

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid parental leave – maternity and paternity leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• Employee engagement – events, volunteer opportunities, and networking.
• Döhler Academy – continuous education through internal and external training programs.
• Supportive culture – friendly, informal atmosphere, flat hierarchies, open communication.
• Meaningful impact – integral part of business success and shape the future of nutrition.
• Empowerment – opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Purchasing and supply chain

Food and beverage manufacturing