Global Sourcing Manager for Logistics (m/f/d)

TT Exchange Rates; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global nutrition firm in Darmstadt is seeking an experienced Truck Transportation Purchasing professional. You will implement sourcing strategies and manage contracts while working closely with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a degree in Business Administration and several years of logistics purchasing experience, along with strong negotiation and analytical skills. The role offers a supportive culture and various additional benefits.

Leistungen

Friendly atmosphere

Anniversary payments

Discounts on services

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in purchasing, preferably in Logistics (especially Truck Transportation).
• Independent, structured, solution-oriented working style.
• Experience in managing contracts and stakeholder engagement.

Aufgaben

• Implement Truck Transportation Sourcing Operating Strategy globally.
• Align strategy with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct performance reviews with preferred suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Problem-solving abilities

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration or similar field

Tools

SAP S4Hana

Transportation Management Systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

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Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition?

We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

About Döhler

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle, and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10,000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.

We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.

Responsibilities

• Implement Truck Transportation Sourcing Operating Strategy (Ambient, Thermo, Dangerous Goods, Tankcar) globally.
• Align strategy with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Analyze and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, and global standardization.
• Manage truck tenders, spot, and assess requests.
• Track price trends, adjust procurement strategies, and negotiate contracts.
• Monitor fuel surcharges and ensure compliance with quality, governance, and sustainability standards.
• Observe the market for optimal purchasing timing and explore outsourcing opportunities.
• Manage contract administration and stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct performance reviews with preferred suppliers.

Your Profile

• Completed studies in Business Administration, Forwarding agent, or a similar field.
• Several years of professional experience in purchasing, preferably in Logistics (especially Truck Transportation) in the food or similar industry.
• Experience in SAP S4Hana, TMS (Transportation Management Systems), MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), and tendering tools.
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style.
• Hands-on mentality, negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication, relationship management, and adaptability.
• Tech-savvy, process-oriented, and a team player.

Benefits and Culture

• Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned company, flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and helpful colleagues.
• Impact: You are an integral part of our business success and make an important contribution to the future of nutrition.
• Empowerment: You can fully unleash your potential and have the opportunity to take on responsibilities.
• Digitalization: We maintain excellent partnerships with market-leading innovators, allowing you to access and work with state-of-the-art technologies.
• Additional benefits include: Anniversary and special payments, Christmas parties, events, financial benefits, and online shop discounts (e.g., IT leasing, mobile phone contracts, shopping, and travel discounts).

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applicants who are as diverse as we are—regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Become a part of our team and apply online through our career portal addressed to Valerie Krämer. Please note that we are unable to consider or return application documents sent by mail.