Global Manager (m/f/d) Source to Pay - Process Excellence

Global Manager (m/f/d) Source to Pay - Process Excellence

Date: Apr 7, 2026

Reference ID: 42759

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global business excellence initiatives with a focus on process optimization and digital transformation
• Analyze end-to-end processes, identify improvement potential, and drive automation and efficiency using modern process-mining tools
• Act as a strategic business partner, providing expert guidance and contributing to departmental development
• Initiate and lead sourcing automation projects, including the implementation and optimization of relevant tools
• Steer cross-functional project teams, define priorities, and ensure sustainable execution of improvement measures
• Develop and implement best-practice models based on strong data analysis and system expertise
• Document, standardize, and continuously improve processes to ensure operational excellence
• Design and roll out training and change-management initiatives for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Several years of hands‑on experience in process analysis, design, and implementation within operational environments, ideally in sourcing or procurement
• Degree in Business Administration, (Business) Informatics, or a related field
• Proven ability to identify optimization potential in end-to-end processes and translate insights into measurable improvements
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills combined with solid technical understanding
• Expertise in SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba (particularly Source‑to‑Pay), as well as advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Confident application of process‑mining tools in a business context
• Demonstrated project management experience in implementing global processes, standards, and transformation initiatives
• Fluent in German and English

Benefits

• Culture: Friendly and informal atmosphere, family‑owned company, flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and helpful colleagues
• Impact: You are an integral part of our business success and make an important contribution to the future of nutrition
• Empowerment: You can fully unleash your potential and have the opportunity to take on responsibilities
• Digitalization: We maintain excellent partnerships with market‑leading innovators, allowing you to access and work with state‑of‑the‑art technologies
• Anniversary and special payments
• Christmas parties, events, financial benefits, and online shop discounts (e.g., IT leasing, mobile phone contracts, shopping, and travel discounts, etc.)
• öhler: Onboarding event for all new colleagues, as well as several weeks of individual training
• Döhler Academy: Opportunity to continuously develop your education through internal and external training programs
• Food is taken care of: On‑site cafeteria with regional and varied cuisine and complimentary drinks
• Stay fit: Take advantage of local sports offerings at reduced prices
• Mobility: Subsidized Germany ticket or JobRad
• Insurance benefits such as company pension plans and accident insurance
• Global growth trajectory: Challenging and internationally oriented work at our headquarters in Darmstadt
• Attractive location in Darmstadt: Easily accessible by train, bus, on foot, or by car (free parking)

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are – regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.