Direct Procurement Manager (mfd)

You want to do more than manage purchase orders you want to own category strategy lead supplier negotiations and directly impact the P&L Then take ownership of direct materials sourcing for an international niche world leader.

Salary:/ year depending on experience Permanent Immediate start Bexbach

Why join us

• Strategic ownership: you own your categories globally not just execute someone elses sourcing plan
• Direct influence on P&L through savings cost modeling and supplier negotiations
• Hands-on role combined with strategic scope close to sites not just headquarters theory
• Hybrid working possible where travel and supplier meetings allow please confirm extent
• 28 days of vacation plus Rosenmontag Christmas Eve and New Years Eve automatically off

About us in brief

Headquartered in Bexbach KD Pharma Group is a mid-sized internationally active company and one of the worlds few manufacturers of Omega-3 concentrates with a purity of up to 99.5% built on a sole focus on Omega-3 fatty acid research and technology development.

• Lead sourcing negotiation and contracting for direct materials (raw materials packaging components) to achieve savings quality and supply continuity
• Own assigned categories globally: develop sourcing strategies benchmark markets and drive competitive positioning
• Lead supplier business reviews and category meetings ensuring alignment across Procurement Technical and Operations
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to enhance competitiveness and reduce supply risk
• Lead complex supplier negotiations leveraging cost breakdowns volume leverage and market trends
• Develop and execute negotiation playbooks with the Strategic Sourcing Specialist
• Manage long-term agreements payment terms and escalation clauses in line with group governance
• Build and maintain cost models track raw material indices and perform variance analysis
• Analyze supplier quotations freight trends and payment terms to determine total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Maintain and improve supplier relationships through structured performance reviews and scorecards
• Partner with QA/Technical teams to resolve non-conformances and ensure preventive actions
• Lead cross-functional alignment on material specifications MOQ rationalization and cost-saving projects
• Act as mentor and point of escalation for sourcing or supplier-related issues within the Procurement team

Must-have

• Bachelors degree and 510 years of experience in procurement sourcing or supply chain management in a manufacturing or regulated environment (pharma nutraceutical or chemical industry preferred)
• Proven expertise in negotiation and contract management for raw materials packaging and services
• Demonstrated experience in vendor qualification programs and supplier audits
• Strong analytical and financial skills (cost modeling spend analysis TCO evaluation)
• Strong understanding of cGMP and quality management requirements
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP NAV Business Central) and advanced Excel/Power BI skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice-to-have

• Certifications such as CSCP MCIPS or equivalent
• Formal training in negotiation or strategic sourcing
• Excellent project management planning and organizational skills
• High level of initiative autonomy and accountability in delivering business results

Your benefits

• A varied role in an innovative company with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
• Hybrid working possible where travel and supplier meetings allow
• 28 days of vacation plus Rosenmontag Christmas Eve and New Years Eve automatically off
• Individual career and development opportunities in an internationally operating company
• Competitive compensation with Christmas and vacation bonuses
• Company pension scheme
• Free water and coffee
• Company products at employee prices
• Regular team events

What happens next

Bexbach Immediate start Full-time

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