Sourcing Manager for Indirect Procurement (m/f/d)

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Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition?

We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle, and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10,000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share a common goal: to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.

We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.

As a strategic and result-driven Sourcing Manager, you will lead procurement activities across Indirect Spend categories with a focus on Facility Management and Professional Services. You will support other categories such as HR and Marketing. In this global role, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure best-in-class procurement practices that align with our organizational goals. Fluency in both English and German is essential.

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories
• Lead strategic sourcing projects, including market analysis, RFI/RFP processes, contract negotiations, and supplier onboarding
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive commercial improvements while maintaining service quality and compliance
• Act as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders across regions, aligning procurement goals with their needs
• Manage supplier performance through regular reviews, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements, and risk management practices worldwide
• Monitor market trends, innovations, and regulatory developments and support proactive sourcing decisions
• Contribute to global procurement transformation initiatives, including digitalization and sustainability projects

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in indirect procurement
• More than five years of relevant sourcing/procurement experience
• Proven track record managing global and regional sourcing projects
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)
• Proficiency with procurement tools and systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, or similar)
• Solid understanding of contract law, compliance, and risk mitigation in a procurement context
• 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
• Additional benefits include 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.)

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.

Become a part of our team and apply online through our career portal addressed to Valerie Krämer. Please note that we are unable to consider or return application documents sent by mail.

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