Global Sourcing Manager Processing Aids Impact

TT Exchange Rates; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture: Friendly atmosphere and flat,

Impact on nutrition

Empowerment and ownership

Digitalization: access to leading tech

Anniversary payments

Employee referral bonuses

Discounts and benefits

Job summary

Döhler is seeking an experienced Global Sourcing Manager – Processing aids to lead development and execution of our global sourcing strategy for processing aids. You will identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, negotiating long-term supply arrangements to optimize quality, cost, and reliability.

Partner with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure alignment with product goals and compliance, while driving supplier performance and risk management on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Experience sourcing food products or raw materials for the food industry.
• Proven track record of supplier negotiations and cost savings.
• Strong understanding of global supply markets and procurement best practices.
• Analytical, financial, and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for enzymes, filtration materials, cleaning materials, etc.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while maintaining relationships with existing partners.
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, contracts, services, and long-term supply arrangements.
• Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Drive cost optimization while maintaining quality, performance, and service standards.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support operations.
• Lead supplier performance management through KPIs, scorecards, audits, and reviews.
• Manage supplier risk assessments and supply chain resilience initiatives.
• Build market intelligence on processing aids technologies and supplier landscapes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Category management

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Contract management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement / Business or related field

Job description

Döhler is seeking an experienced Global Sourcing Manager – Processing aids to lead development and execution of our global sourcing strategy for processing aids. You will identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, negotiating long-term supply arrangements to optimize quality, cost, and reliability.

Partner with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure alignment with product goals and compliance, while driving supplier performance and risk management on a global scale.