Technical Buyer Indirect Procurement

This position is based in Ansbach, Germany.

4 days onsite at the office & 1 day home office / week.

Company Description

At Link Snacks , we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don't hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren't buzzwords, they're expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar.

As part of the Link Snacks global enterprise, our team across EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) is focused on driving the growth of the real meat protein snack category with a strong emphasis on our brands: Jack Link's®, Peperami®, BiFi®, and Minuets®. We operate through a network of regional offices and production sites across Europe in Germany, Netherlands and United Kingdom.

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that's full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.

But we're not just about snacks; we're driven by our core values: Be Real, Relationship Driven, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Self Discipline, Show Awesome Character

Values we bring to life. Every. Single. Day.

Job Description

Make a difference by becoming part of the No. 1 protein snack manufacturer worldwide as Technical Buyer Indirect Procurement at Link Snacks .

Our spacious and modern HQ is located in the vibrant Amsterdam, and includes a highly international team, with more than 25 different nationalities. Our EMEA team is committed to continuing its impressive EMEA expansion, one bite at a time, and becoming the regional leader in branded protein snacks.

This position is based in Ansbach and you will be reporting to the Procurement ManagerEMEA.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Strategically procure indirect materials and services across CAPEX and OPEX categories.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Build and maintain strong internal networks with stakeholders and external networks with suppliers.
• Understand market conditions and market dynamics, particularly in the area of indirect materials.
• Identify KPIs, tools, and processes to optimize procurement, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with technical departments and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements, internal processes, and quality standards, such as IFS.
• Contribute to the further development of the procurement organization to achieve its objectives and targets and support the overall J&L EMEA sourcing strategy.

Qualifications

EU Citizenship and/or a valid work permit is required. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position. All applications must be submitted in English, as it is the company's corporate language.

• A completed degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement.
• Strong technical understanding of the assigned CAPEX and OPEX categories.
• An independent, accountable, and proactive approach to work.
• Fluent German and English skills with strong negotiation capabilities; French language skills are an advantage.