Category Manager:in Rohstoffe
Core
Strategic and operational management of conventional raw material procurement, specifically fresh meat, from preparation and negotiation to delivery at production sites.
Role type
Category Manager (Raw Materials)
Builds
Stable supplier partnerships, optimized volume planning, and market-driven brand program development for fresh meat products.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Fresh Meat / Procurement
Required skills
Category management, supplier management, price and contract negotiation, volume planning, quality and specification management, market analysis, strategic thinking, complex structure navigation, negotiation leadership.
Preferred skills
Degree in Business Administration or Food Technology, experience in fresh meat procurement, retail experience, product and raw material knowledge in fresh meat.
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Prepare and negotiate conventional raw material purchases, manage supplier relationships and evaluate new suppliers, plan weekly volumes to optimize yields and ensure availability, handle tenders and TK contracts, manage quality and specification transparency, create decision-relevant market analyses.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC