Head of Strategic Procurement (m/f/d) – Protein, FMCG & Functional Nutrition

Stellenbeschreibung:

#BEcomeMAXX

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.

Your skillset - as strong as our protein

  • 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-soourcing strategies
  • Proficient in SAP
  • Fluent in English, German is a plus
  • Strog analytical, strategic and results-driven mindset
  • Excellent communicatio, negotiation and leadership skills

Ready to perform? Your tasks with MAXXimum focus

Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities

  • 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

Operational & Execution Excellence

  • 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

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Stelleninformationen

  • Typ:

    Vollzeit
  • Arbeitsmodell:

    Vor Ort
  • Kategorie:

  • Erfahrung:

    2+ years
  • Arbeitsverhältnis:

    Angestellt
  • Veröffentlichungsdatum:

    05 Nov 2025
  • Standort:

    Hürth

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