Global Procurement Manager (gn) - Ingredients

Your mission

• You own a global category of raw materials such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, flavours, and sweeteners
• You analyze spend, cost drivers, market trends, and the global supplier landscape to derive and implement a sustainable sourcing strategy
• You build and develop strong relationships with existing and potential new international suppliers
• You segment and evaluate suppliers based on quality, service, and value, and conduct regular business reviews and executive meetings
• You identify and drive global cost-saving initiatives and deliver on productivity targets
• You analyze data to identify optimization opportunities, reduce complexity, and drive standardization and consolidation on a global level
• You collaborate closely with international internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between sourcing strategies, timelines, and business objectives
• You lead complex international tenders (RFX), drive negotiations, and manage contracts considering price, supply, service, legal, and IP risks
• You proactively identify risks, anticipate price developments, and ensure long-term supply security

Your experience & skills

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, supply chain, procurement, engineering, operations, or a comparable field
• You bring at least 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, ideally in an international environment
• You have knowledge of relevant raw materials and ingredients
• You have experience in building and managing international supplier relationships
• You demonstrate the ability to lead and influence cross-functional and international teams
• You ideally have experience in the FMCG or food industry
• You communicate fluently in English and ideally also in German, both written