Lead Buyer - Rohware (m/w/d)
Core
Strategic procurement of fruits, vegetables, and agricultural raw materials for industrial food processing.
Role type
Lead Buyer (Raw Materials)
Builds
Industrial food products (jams, preserves, dairy alternatives) for retail, B2B, and foodservice.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Agriculture
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier selection and development, contract negotiation, market analysis, demand planning, data analysis
Preferred skills
SAP proficiency, knowledge of agricultural markets
Technologies
SAP, MS Office (Excel)
Responsibilities
Sourcing fruits, vegetables, and agricultural raw materials for industrial processing; Selecting, evaluating, and developing suppliers; Negotiating prices and concluding framework agreements; Developing and implementing procurement strategies for raw material groups; Monitoring harvest situations and market/price developments; Analyzing market and supplier trends; Planning raw material requirements in coordination with production and supply chain; Ensuring quality, sustainability, and compliance requirements; Maintaining and analyzing procurement data and KPIs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC