Buyer – Indirect Materials (m/f/d)

Link Snacks, Inc.; Ansbach; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bicycle leasing

Health and wellness programs

Employee discounts and corporatebenefi

Autonomy with high degree of role

Discounted product purchases

Shape your own role

Collaborative working environment

Attractive salary package and benefits

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Link Snacks, Inc. is seeking a Technical Buyer for Indirect Procurement to lead strategic sourcing across CAPEX and OPEX.

You will develop procurement strategies, build internal and supplier networks, and ensure compliance with quality and legal standards as part of the EMEA sourcing initiative. The role requires strong negotiation skills, fluency in German and English (French a plus), and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement.
• Strong technical understanding of CAPEX and OPEX categories.
• Fluent German and English; French is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Strategically procure indirect materials and services across CAPEX and OPEX categories.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Build and maintain strong internal networks with stakeholders and external networks with suppliers.
• Understand market conditions and market dynamics, particularly in indirect materials.
• Identify KPIs, tools, and processes to optimize procurement, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with technical departments and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements, internal processes, and quality standards, such as IFS.
• Contribute to the further development of the procurement organization to achieve its objectives and targets and support the overall J&L EMEA sourcing strategy.

Skills

Negotiation

German & English

French an advantage

CAPEX/OPEX knowledge

Independent proactive

Travel willingness

Team player

Stakeholder networking

Education

Business Administration or Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

SAP MM

MS Office

Job description

Technical Buyer - Indirect Procurement (m/f/d)

• Sub-Department: Procurement

At Link Snacks, we come to work hungry, roll up our sleeves — flannel shirt or not — and dive straight into the challenges ahead. We don't shy away from difficulties; we tackle them head-on. We push harder, move faster, and take the bold steps that built this company four decades ago in the North Woods of Wisconsin.

We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and drive aren't just buzzwords to us — they're expectations. And just like the authentic meat-based protein snacks we make across our global brand portfolio, what you see is what you get: down-to-earth, dedicated, and passionate people who show up every day ready not just to be part of the meat snack industry founded by the Link family, but to move it forward faster, innovate more boldly, and continually raise the bar.

As part of the global Link Snacks organization, our team in the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) focuses on driving growth in the real meat protein snack category, with a particular focus on our brands: Jack Link’s®, Peperami®, BiFi®, and Minuets. We operate through a network of regional offices and manufacturing facilities across Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Dominating this category worldwide takes a strong team. A team that works together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team full of energy and passion, fueled by just one thing: a handful of our delicious meat snacks.

But we’re about more than snacks — we’re guided by our core values: We work as a team, we tell it like it is, we take ownership of our performance, and we reach for the stars!

These are the values we live by. Every. Single. Day.

• Strategically procure indirect materials and services across CAPEX and OPEX categories.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Build and maintain strong internal networks with stakeholders and external networks with suppliers.
• Understand market conditions and market dynamics, particularly in the area of indirect materials.
• Identify KPIs, tools, and processes to optimize procurement, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with technical departments and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements, internal processes, and quality standards, such as IFS.
• Contribute to the further development of the procurement organization to achieve its objectives and targets and support the overall J&L EMEA sourcing strategy.
• A completed degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement.
• Strong technical understanding of the assigned CAPEX and OPEX categories.
• An independent, accountable, and proactive approach to work.
• Fluent German and English skills with strong negotiation capabilities; French language skills are an advantage.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and MS Office.
• A strong team player with a willingness to collaborate in partly international teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

We are a dynamic and ambitious team with a flat organizational structure. We continuously take on new challenges and master them together. We don't just offer the usual perks — here's what you can expect from us:

What We Offer

• Bicycle leasing
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee discounts and corporate benefits
• An interesting role with a high degree of autonomy at a highly specialized food manufacturing facility
• Discounted purchases of our products for employees
• The opportunity to shape your own role and contribute your personal ideas
• A supportive, appreciative, and collaborative working environment
• An attractive salary package and additional benefits
• Company pension scheme

Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to getting to know you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jack Link's EMEA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all individuals, regardless of age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.