Strategischer Einkäufer Food (m/w/d)
Core
Strategic procurement lead for food categories managing up to €50M volume for a maritime tourism client.
Role type
Senior strategic buyer (food)
Builds
Category strategies and supplier partnerships for a maritime tourism operator
Domain
Food & Beverage procurement / Maritime Tourism
Required skills
Strategic category management, TCO analysis, tendering, international negotiation, market volatility management, KPI steering, supplier relationship management
Preferred skills
Expertise in Protein, Dairy & Produce, or Dry & Ambient Grocery categories
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies to optimize costs, quality, and supply security; Manage market volatilities (raw material prices, seasonality, availability); Conduct tenders and negotiate framework agreements with international suppliers; Build and develop strategic supplier partnerships; Identify and realize cost-saving potentials (TCO approach); Steer relevant KPIs (cost development, delivery performance, quality, waste); Collaborate closely with internal interfaces (Operations, Finance, Warehouse, Contracting)