Global Ingredient Sourcing Specialist – Sport & Lifestyle (all genders)

SUNDAY NATURAL; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A progressive ingredient sourcing company in Berlin is looking for a Sourcing Specialist to drive innovation through strategic global sourcing. You will manage the full sourcing cycle for Sport & Lifestyle ingredients, ensuring quality and compliance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in international sourcing, especially in the food or nutraceutical sectors. This position offers a hybrid work model, generous paid time off, and attractive discounts on products.

Leistungen

28 days of paid time off

Hybrid work model

Urban Sports Club membership

Discounts on various brands

Inviting office spaces with organic teas

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of international sourcing experience in food or nutraceutical industries.
• Proven expertise in procurement strategy and contract negotiation.
• Strong understanding of EU/global regulatory and sustainability standards.

Aufgaben

• Drive innovation through strategic global sourcing.
• Manage the sourcing process for Sport & Lifestyle ingredients.
• Build and manage a global supplier ecosystem.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate product briefs.

Kenntnisse

International sourcing experience

Procurement strategy expertise

Contract negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Commercial acumen

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Your role

We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist – Sport & Lifestyle Ingredients to drive innovation through strategic global sourcing and supplier partnerships. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and onboarding high-quality raw materials across dynamic categories such as plant-based proteins, cacao, superfoods, and nuts. You will manage the full sourcing cycle – from supplier scouting and sampling to negotiation and long-term relationship building – while ensuring agility in volatile global markets.

• Own the sourcing process for the Sport & Lifestyle ingredient category, turning global supply opportunities into tangible product innovation
• Lead structured sampling and validation processes in close collaboration with Product Development and Quality teams
• Monitor volatile markets and implement strategic negotiation frameworks to ensure competitive pricing and supply security
• Build and manage a global supplier ecosystem, focusing on reliability, sustainability, and compliance beyond cost factors
• Negotiate and draft contracts with clear safeguards, balancing long-term partnerships with opportunistic sourcing strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate product briefs into sourcing roadmaps and execution plans

Your profile

• 5+ years of international sourcing experience in the food, supplement, or nutraceutical industry, ideally focused on sport and wellness-related products
• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Biochemistry, Food Science, or related technical field
• Proven expertise in procurement strategy, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management in volatile and quality-sensitive markets
• Strong commercial acumen combined with a structured, detail-oriented approach to complex material evaluation
• Familiarity with EU/global regulatory and sustainability standards in raw material sourcing
• Proactive, resourceful, and hands-on mindset, with the ability to inspire trust and drive results across internal teams and external partners

What we offer

• An appealing discount on all of our products – from essential oils to vitamins & nutrients
• We offer 28 days of paid time off per year plus up to 5 days off between Christmas and New Year
• The Urban Sports Club membership, Swapfiets bike rental and a subsidy for the Germany ticket
• A healthy balance is important to us: we offer a hybrid work model and 'workation'
• Receive various discounts of up to more than 50 percent on attractive brands such as Flaconi, Bosch, Apple or Expedia
• You will be given real ownership and plenty of room for new initiatives, as well as the opportunity to contribute your expertise and implement your great ideas
• Inviting office spaces with access to plenty of organic teas and superfoods from around the world
• We like to celebrate each other! Regular tea & office parties, Christmas and summer feasts and various influencer events such as Women's Day

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Contact
Sabrina Thome