Procurement Director (m/f/d)
Core
Build a world-class supplier ecosystem for ingredients, packaging, merchandising, and co-manufacturing to enable scaling, improve margins, and deliver products for a global soft drink brand. (via careerplan.io/jobs/2745353-procurement-director-mfd-at-holy-softdrinks-gmbh)
Role type
Senior strategic procurement leader (Director)
Builds
Supplier partnerships, sourcing strategies, and a resilient manufacturing network for a consumer beverage company
Domain
FMCG / Food & Beverage / Soft Drinks
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, commercial judgment, supplier relationship management, cost reduction, supply chain optimization, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, process building, negotiation
Preferred skills
Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food & beverage, consulting, or operations
Technologies
Sourcing platforms, supply chain planning tools, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Own sourcing strategy across ingredients, packaging, merchandising, and co-manufacturing; Develop category strategies to improve competitiveness and scalability; Drive COGS improvements through value engineering; Build long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers; Lead and develop the Strategic Procurement and Operational Buying teams; Improve end-to-end supply chain performance and working capital; Establish structured Supplier Business Reviews and KPIs; Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution