Doehler - Darmstadt, DE
posted 9 days ago
Darmstadt, DE
Food Manufacturing
About the position
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 one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us. This position is located in one of our larger plants in Germany, ideally our Plant Dahlenburg (Hamburg area).
Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of a global sourcing strategy for frozen (IQF) & freeze-dried fruits
- Observation of the raw material market versus internal demands with the aim of determining the right buying strategy
- Analysis and evaluation of current and potential suppliers, taking into account internal requirements in terms of performance, quality and cost
- Independently conducting supplier meetings as well as negotiating and concluding purchasing contracts
- Handling the complete source-to-contract process to ensure material is available according to the plant's requirements
Requirements
- Successfully completed studies in economics or food technology or comparable training with relevant work experience
- Minimum five years of professional experience in a similar global role, ideally in the frozen food industry
- Proven-track record in international sourcing negotiations
- Team player with strong negotiation skills, a determined and convincing personality and strong analytical skills
- Fluently negotiate in English language, and have sound understanding in German language. Any additional language skills are an advantage
- Good understanding of SAP (SAP R/3 or S/4HANA) and MS Office
- Occasional business travel is required (up to 20%)
Benefits
- Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned company, flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and helpful colleagues
- Integral part of our business success and make an important contribution to the future of nutrition
- Opportunity to fully unleash your potential and take on responsibilities
- Access to and work with state-of-the-art technologies
- Anniversary and special payments
- Employee referral bonuses
- Additional benefits: Christmas parties, events, financial benefits, and online shop discounts (e.g., IT leasing, mobile phone contracts, shopping, and travel discounts, etc.)
