Operativer Einkäufer/in im internationalen Einkauf / Purchasing Manager (m/w/d)
Core
Sourcing and procurement of animal protein (meat) for the cruise industry, international catering, hotels, and resorts.
Role type
Senior operational purchasing manager (animal protein)
Builds
Food supply chain for cruise lines, catering companies, hotels, and ship outfitters
Domain
Food & Beverage / Cruise Industry / International Trade
Required skills
Strategic thinking, analytical skills, negotiation, contract monitoring, market observation, complaint handling, supply chain optimization, product knowledge, inventory control (via careerplan.io/jobs/12117-YF-51970-YF-S-operativer-einkauferin-im-internationalen-einkauf-purchasing-manager-mwd-at-sump-stammer-g)
Preferred skills
Experience in food procurement (especially animal protein), experience with global meat imports, supplier and trade show management
Technologies
MS Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Responsibilities
Sourcing food items nationally and internationally in the animal protein category, conducting demand analysis and market observations, negotiating prices, processing and tracking orders, handling complaints to ensure product quality, resolving delivery issues, consulting sales teams on new product variations, inventory control, contract monitoring, supporting strategic assortment development, leading operational procurement activities, developing and implementing procurement and supplier strategies, leading price and contract negotiations, visiting suppliers and trade shows domestically and internationally, identifying and implementing process optimizations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC