About the job

• We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing operations while ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply of materials that supports production, inventory, and business growth.The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the procurement function to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials supporting manufacturing operations. This role develops and executes procurement strategies, manages supplier performance, partners cross-functionally to support production requirements, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that optimize inventory, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain performance.Responsibilities:Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure material availability supports production schedules.
• Analyze purchasing trends, supplier performance, and market conditions to identify opportunities for improvement and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage procurement activities to optimize inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Develop contingency plans to reduce supplier risk and improve supply continuity.
• Support new product introductions through supplier sourcing, qualification, and procurement planning.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Provide leadership and direction for the procurement function by coaching and developing the Buyer while building a high-performing procurement organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present procurement metrics, supplier scorecards, savings initiatives, and performance reports to leadership.

• Qualifications:Minimum 6 or more years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment required.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; or equivalent directly related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Previous experience leading, coaching, or developing employees, direct reports, or project teams is required.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and procurement planning.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, production planning, and manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop strategic procurement solutions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing cost savings initiatives.

• Your benefitsMental health support
• Life & disability insurance
• Private health insurance
• Telemedicine
• Company pension plan
• Employee discounts
• Flexible working hours
• Paid sick leave
• Remote work

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Transportation, or a related field, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Solid experience in supply chain or transportation operations, ideally supporting multiple markets and external carriers.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills; confident using performance reports, transport data and cost information.
• Working knowledge of TMS processes, carrier tendering, collection and delivery performance, freight rates and transport exception management.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills across internal teams and external partners.
• Organized, autonomous and able to prioritize operational issues while maintaining accuracy, consistency and ownership.
• Familiar with ( Powerbi, Oracle TMS, Isis- AS400 IBM)
• Fluency in English and German (minimum B2 level) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.