Head of Supply Chain Commodities Non-Food (m/f/d) (Leiter/in - Einkauf)

For our European headquarters in Gersthofen, we are looking for a Head of Supply Chain Commodities Non-Food (m/f/d).

What to expect

• Leadership and further development of a specialized team for Non-Food raw materials
• Overall responsibility for cost management and security of supply of Non-Food raw materials in Europe
• Strategic further development of the European supplier base for energy, technical gases, logistics, warehousing, packaging materials, chemicals, and protective equipment
• Responsibility for budgets, forecasts, market reports, KPIs, and inventory management
• Development and implementation of cost optimization & value creation initiatives
• Building and maintaining long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers
• Continuous market monitoring to ensure competitiveness and security of supply
• Close cooperation with internal stakeholders such as Supply Chain, Finance, Controlling, Quality, and Sustainability
• Preparation and execution of internal as well as customer-related presentations
• Active participation in the centralization of purchasing activities as well as in Lean Supply Chain initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with relevant EU legislation in the field of Non-Food commodities

What we expect

• Completed university degree in BWL, Lebensmitteltechnologie, Agrarwissenschaften, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in a senior purchasing or sales function
• Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Experience in creating pricing documents as well as in handling financial tools
• Very good MS-Office skills and strong presentation skills
• Very good English skills in speaking and writing

What we offer

We are a company with flat hierarchies, a value-oriented corporate culture, and a strong customer orientation in a specialized market. We know that the commitment of our employees is the basis of our success. Therefore, we support you by handing over responsibility quickly and developing you according to your talents.

Further benefits:

• Attractive salary package with holiday pay and annual special allowance
• Company pension scheme
• 30 days of annual leave per calendar year as well as special leave days
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid model with a home office component
• Working in a modern and future-oriented work environment
• Experienced management, friendly international colleagues, and respectful cooperation
• Good public transport connections as well as free parking on-site
• Job Bike
• Bicycle enthusiasts will find shower facilities as well as changing rooms and lockers here
• Possibility of preventive medical examinations by the company doctor
• Fantastic canteen

Additional information: Requirements for the applicant: Expertise: Einkauf, Beschaffung