Sr. Ingredient Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)
Core
Build and own end-to-end ingredient sourcing capability for dry-powder beverage portfolio, transitioning from contract-manufacturer-led to HOLY-owned model.
Role type
Senior Ingredient Sourcing Manager
Builds
Dry-powder beverage ingredients (Energy, Iced Tea, Hydration, Milkshake, Syrup Bottle)
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (Soft Drinks) / Food & Beverage
Required skills
Supplier strategy & commercial negotiation, Supplier qualification & development, Ingredient market intelligence, Sourcing operations & process setup, Ingredient validation & quality coordination, Supply continuity & risk management
Preferred skills
Dry-blend expertise, Technical understanding of powder blending/homogeneity, ERP/procurement systems fluency, International supplier networks
Technologies
ERP, procurement systems, inventory-management systems, supplier-management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and execute ingredient sourcing strategy including supplier mapping, qualification, selection, and contract finalization; Build and maintain strategic relationships with key ingredient suppliers; Continuously monitor ingredient markets, pricing trends, and supply risks; Own recurring sourcing operations including forecasts, quantities, MOQs, and inventory risks; Coordinate specifications, samples, trial batches, and stability testing with Quality and Product teams; Monitor supplier performance and implement mitigation plans for supply risks; Lead cross-functional sourcing projects to drive cost savings and COGS impact (via careerplan.io/jobs/2755669-sr-ingredient-sourcing-manager-mfd-at-holy-softdrinks-gmbh)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
