Interim Sourcing Manager (6 month contract) - (m/f/d)

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We're looking for two Sourcing Managers to join our team in Munich, Germany on an interim period of 6 months to support the Sourcing team transition to a new ERP platform.

You will be working closely with the existing permanent sourcing managers in exotic fruit to assist with the day-to-day operations of Germany's sourcing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for fruit categories.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across our global supply base.
• Manage all supplier communication, including claims, order fulfillment, and performance.
• Conduct tactical sourcing, ensuring accurate ordering through stock evaluation.
• Negotiate and monitor prices and contracts to deliver value.
• Drive supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Analyze market trends, forecast changes, and provide insights to guide decisions.
• Work closely with the European Procurement team and cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

Essential

• Solid experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, ideally in food, agriculture, or FMCG.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• C1 fluency in English is essential.
• Ability to work in the Munich office 3 days per week at a minimum.
• Hands‑on experience in tactical procurement (ordering, claims, stock management).
• Analytical skills with the ability to anticipate market shifts.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with Avocados would be great.
• Fluency in other languages (German, Portuguese or Spanish is highly beneficial).

Benefits

• 30 days of vacation
• Professional development opportunities within the company
• Membership in a premium fitness center for a small fee
• Office at the Munich wholesale market near the Isar River
• Free parking
• Fresh fruit and specialty coffees

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.