Your tasks
As Team Lead Procurement you will be responsible for managing a procurement strategy that contributes to scalable and cost-efficient order management that can grow with our complex product portfolio. You will coordinate the company's procurement strategy and guidelines and ensure that these are successfully implemented to support procurement in line with our growth plan. You will also be responsible for managing execution of procurement tasks. Our portfolio is a blend of direct sourced raw materials as well as co-manufactured finished products.
As Team Lead Procurement you will lead a team of buyers working closely with our product development, product management and supply chain management (operational purchasing) teams, as well as our finance, quality and logistics teams.
Your tasks will include:
- Analysing the current procurement situation and developing and implementing procurement strategies with the aim of controlling and optimising costs while maintaining high product quality
- You will be responsible for procurement for both existing and new product developments, while ensuring high quality in line with KoRo values. In doing so, you will work closely with product development and product management
- You will carry out tendering processes and negotiate with existing and new suppliers
- You will analyse the market and identify risks and opportunities at an early stage, which you will promptly incorporate into the procurement strategy
- You will manage and supervise procurement projects and the procurement team, including their leadership and training, as well as the recruitment of new employees You will also be responsible for optimising team performance and workflows
- You will design new processes and automate existing structures within the department
Your profile
- Degree in business administration or comparable qualification
- At least 6 years of experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in the food or FMCG sector
- You live in Berlin or are willing to relocate to Berlin for your new position
- You are fluent in German and English
- Excellent analytical and communication skills and affinity for processes.
- Strong leadership qualities
- Excellent negotiation skills
- In-depth market knowledge
- Positive and cooperative attitude, a ‘no excuses, only solutions’ mentality and the ability to work in a diverse and international environment
Sounds good?
Then send us your application and all other relevant documents (CV and motivation letter) via our website. We are looking for real team members and are curious to know who you are and what moves you, so feel free to tell us already in a few introductory sentences.
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About us
KoRo is redefining food industry norms by offering a wide range of high-quality and innovative products. The product range extends from natural foods, such as nut butters and dried fruit, to clean label snacks and functional foods. An ongoing commitment to transparency and product innovation drives the company to explore new food frontiers, with a singular goal of offering products to the conscious eater that are convenient, enjoyable, and, as always, better and different.
KoRo was founded in Germany in 2014, and built up by Constantinos Calios and Piran Asci. The current management team consists of CEO Florian Schwenkert, CFO Dr Daniel Kundt, CPO Constantinos Calios and COO Steffani Busch. The company employs more than 300 people and has its head office in Berlin.
A customer base of over 2 million people shop for KoRo products online at www.koro.com, as well as in over 15,000 retail locations across Europe.
The KoRo team is just as diverse as our product range! To ensure that diversity continues to grow as quickly as our nut-loving team, we evaluate applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/denomination, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.
Do you want to become part of our mission and actively shape the future of KoRo with your skills and talent? Then apply now!
