Strategic Purchasing Manager (m/w/d)
Core
Develop and implement strategic sourcing and category management strategies to ensure competitive pricing, supply security, and a robust national and international supplier structure for a pet food company.
Role type
Strategic Purchasing Manager
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and risk mitigation frameworks
Domain
FMCG / Pet Food
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, supplier evaluation, dual sourcing strategies, cost analysis, risk management, contract management
Preferred skills
FMCG experience, international supplier management, analytical thinking
Technologies
ERP systems, Sourcing platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and execute purchasing and category strategies; Lead price, condition, and contract negotiations with national and international suppliers; Build and manage supplier performance evaluations; Analyze cost structures and procurement markets; Reduce supply and supply risks through second-source and dual sourcing strategies; Ensure supplier quality and performance compliance.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC