Senior Procurement Manager (f/m/d) Food Commodities

Planet A Foods; Martinsried; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days vacation

Tasty lunches

Gym access

Daily chocolate

Gym membership

Chocolate every day

Zusammenfassung

A dynamic food innovation company based in Martinsried is seeking a Strategic Buyer to navigate global commodity markets. This role involves managing a procurement portfolio, tracking market trends, and collaborating with various departments to ensure sustainability. The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in strategic purchasing, excellent negotiation skills, and fluency in English. The company offers a competitive compensation package, a vibrant team culture, and a unique food startup environment with daily chocolate perks.

Qualifikationen

• Significant track record in strategic purchasing with knowledge of commodity markets.
• Strong commercial background and ability to analyze market data.
• Understanding of global market dynamics and supply chains.
• Fluent English and ability to operate in international stakeholder discussions.

Aufgaben

• Manage assigned procurement portfolio and scout for alternative suppliers.
• Track and analyze markets for trends impacting sourcing decisions.
• Drive strategic decision-making balancing risk with scaling opportunities.
• Partner with Supply Chain and R&D to meet ingredient standards.
• Provide early warnings and forecasts on market trends.

Kenntnisse

Strategic purchasing

Market analysis

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Proactive attitude

Fluent in English

Grains

Jobbeschreibung

Do you want to make a delicious difference?

Planet A Foods is for people who want to change the future of food.

We are reinventing how the world produces food ingredients, replacing scarce and unsustainable raw materials with scalable, clean, and delicious alternatives. Our first product, a cocoa‑free chocolate, is just the beginning. Our ambition is to build a new global champion in food ingredients.

At Planet A Foods, you’ll join a bold, highly committed, international team of scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts united by one goal: creating real, measurable planetary impact.

As Strategic Buyer, you will be navigating the complex world of global commodity markets to fuel our rapid scale‑up. You will own your portfolio, from deep‑drive market analysis to high‑stakes negotiations, ensuring that our production remains resilient, sustainable, and cost‑effective.

You will report directly to our Head of Procurement, working in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment where your strategic decisions directly impact our bottom line and our mission to decouple chocolate from deforestation.

A Taste of What to Expect

• Own and manage an assigned portfolio, constantly scouting for alternative suppliers on current product optimisations and future innovations
• Track and analyse markets (specifically fats & oils, sunflower, and grains) to stay ahead of global trends and volatility
• Drive strategic decision‑making in sourcing and investments, balancing risk with the opportunity to scale efficiently
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, R&D, and Quality Management to ensure our ingredients meet the highest standards of performance and sustainability
• Identify risks and opportunities by providing early warnings and trend forecasts

The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience

• Procurement Professional: With a significant track record in strategic purchasing. You bring solid knowledge of commodity markets (grains, fats & oils) or a proven ability to master complex, volatile markets and a hunger to dive deep into the world of food commodities
• Analytical Excellence:You bring a strong commercial background and love turning complex market data into clear, visible format that guides strategic decisions
• Market Intuition:You understand how global markets work, from physical supply chains to the dynamics of raw material fluctuations
• Ownership & Drive: You are a proactive "doer" who doesn’t wait for instructions. You thrive in a demanding, direct environment and take full responsibility for your results
• Creative Problem Solver: You think outside the box to find creative solutions to sourcing bottlenecks or supply chain challenges
• Confident Negotiator:You have proven that you can lead tough, face‑to‑face discussions and possess the confidence to hold your ground with international stakeholders
• You have full professional fluency in English

A Sweet Package

• Shape the procurement strategy from the inside of a mission‑driven, impact‑focused company.
• Collaborate with a passionate international team working at the edge of what's possible
• Work in one of the rare food startups that truly scales and operates a 24/7 4‑shift production system
• A position where you can help to challenge a trillion‑dollar industry!
• A very competitive compensation and opportunity to grow
• Stuff that other startups do as well (30 days vacation, tasty lunches, snacks, drinks, vouchers, gym, ...)
• PLUS: Chocolate. Every. Single. Day.