Senior Procurement Manager at Planet A Foods
Berlin, Berlin, Germany -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Dec, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Sep, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

A Taste of What to Expect

  • Lead and elevate an assigned portfolio, constantly scouting for alternative suppliers on current product optimizations and future innovations
  • Drive strategic market analysis (specifically fats & oils, sunflower, and grains) to stay ahead of global trends and volatility 
  • Drive strategic decision-making in sourcing and investments, balancing risk with the opportunity to scale efficiently 
  • Partner closely with Supply Chain, R&D, and Quality Management to ensure our ingredients meet the highest standards of performance and sustainability 
  • Identify risks and opportunities by providing early warnings and trend forecasts 
  • Act as a key sparring partner for the Head of Procurement to continuously optimize our global sourcing strategy

The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience

  • Senior Procurement Professional: With a strong and proven track record in strategic purchasing. You bring deep knowledge of commodity markets (grains, fats & oils) or a proven ability to master complex, volatile markets and a hunger to dive deep into the world of food commodities
  • Analytical Excellence: You bring a strong commercial background and love turning complex market data into clear, visible format that guides strategic decisions
  • Market Intuition: You understand how global markets work, from physical supply chains to the dynamics of raw material fluctuations 
  • Ownership & Drive: You are a proactive "doer" who doesn’t wait for instructions. You thrive in a demanding, direct environment and take full responsibility for your results 
  • Creative Problem Solver: You think outside the box to find creative solutions to sourcing bottlenecks or supply chain challenges 
  • Master Negotiator: You have proven that you can lead tough, face-to-face discussions and possess the confidence to hold your ground with international stakeholders and top-tier suppliers
  • You have full professional fluency in English 

A Sweet Package

  • Early ownership and responsibility in a fast-moving environment
  • Collaborate with a passionate international team working at the edge of what's possible
  • Work in a rare food-tech startups that is scaling and operating in a 24/7 4-shift production system 
  • A position where you can help to challenge a trillion-dollar industry!
  • A very competitive compensation and opportunity to grow
  • Stuff that other startups do as well (30 days vacation, tasty lunches, snacks, drinks, vouchers, gym...)
  • PLUS: Chocolate. Every. Single. Day.

Responsibilities
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