Head of (m/w/d) IT Business Solutions Sourcing

DöhlerGroup; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafeteria

Döhler Academy

Company pension & accident insurance

Germany ticket / JobRad

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

DöhlerGroup in Darmstadt is seeking a senior IT leader to oversee Sourcing and Customs IT systems (SAP Ariba, GTS, S/4HANA) for the group's global entities. You will lead projects, support end users via ticketing, and drive digitalization across sourcing processes.

With a background in business informatics and proven leadership, you will manage cross-functional teams in Europe, Turkey, and India, shape IT strategy, ensure documentation, and align with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing management, development, and maintenance of Sourcing and/or Customs IT applications.
• Strong SAP Ariba and S/4HANA procurement knowledge.
• Proven leadership and project management track record.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders across levels.
• Understanding of sourcing and customs processes, regulations, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of Sourcing and Customs IT projects across Döhler entities.
• Lead and develop IT hubs in Europe, Turkey and India.
• Drive digitalization of Sourcing and Customs processes to strengthen IT leadership.
• Ensure documentation of all processes and systems in scope.
• Support end users via ticket system and deliver timely resolutions.
• Align IT strategy with business goals and budget constraints.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder alignment

Team development

Sourcing IT

Customs IT

Cloud tech

Data security awareness

Education

Business Informatics degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP S/4HANA

SAP GTS

Job description

Reference ID: 42511

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

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

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.

Your Role

• Together with your team you are responsible for all Sourcing and Customs IT systems (SAP Ariba, GTS, S4/HANA, etc.) across all Döhler legal entities globally
• You build and run, which means you drive projects but also support the Key and End Users by delivering resolutions via our ticket system
• You spearhead the further digitalization of Sourcing and Customs processes to make us a digital leader in our industry by identifying emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices to improve systems, processes, and solutions
• You oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, scoping, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management
• You further develop and improve the company’s IT strategy and architecture as part of our digitalization roadmap
• You lead and develop your team of skilled experts in our IT Hubs in Europe, Turkey and India
• You ensure the documentation of all relevant processes and systems in your area
• You foster a positive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and high-performance

Your Profile

• You have successfully completed your studies of (business) informatics or equivalent
• You have proven experience in a similar role, overseeing the management, development, and maintenance of Sourcing and/or Customs IT applications
• You have strong knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP Ariba and S4/HANA procurement-related modules
• If you have experience in SAP GTS, that is a strong plus
• Your path so far is evidence of strong leadership skills
• You have project management experience, including the ability to drive projects to successful completion within scope, timeline, and budget
• On a personal level your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate and align with stakeholders at all levels of the organization are convincing
• You have a understanding of sourcing and customs processes, regulations, and industry best practices
• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions, emerging technologies, and data security protocols completes your profile

Your working languages are English and German and you enjoy travelling to our national and international locations from time to time (

Your Benefits

• 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
• Anniversary and special payments
• Employee referral bonuses
• Additional benefits: Christmas parties, events, financial benefits, and online shop discounts (e.g., IT leasing, mobile phone contracts, shopping, and travel discounts, etc.)
• Welcome@Döhler: Onboarding event for all new colleagues, as well as several weeks of individual training
• Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
• Food is taken care of: On-site cafeteria with regional and varied cuisine and complimentary drinks
• Stay fit: Take advantage of local sports offerings at reduced prices
• Mobility: Subsidized Germany ticket or JobRad
• Insurance benefits such as company pension plans and accident insurance
• Global growth trajectory: Challenging and internationally oriented work at our headquarters in Darmstadt
• Attractive location in Darmstadt: Easily accessible by train, bus, on foot, or by car (free parking)

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants, who are just 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, regulations and ordinances.