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About Newrest
Newrest, a specialist in catering and Facility Management, is one of the world leaders in multi-sector catering. Driven by a pioneering "Unlimited" spirit, the Group operates in 53 countries with 60,000 employees.
Our services cover a wide range: airline catering, buy-on-board and duty-free services, restaurants, remote living facilities, railway catering, airport and highway concessions, as well as comprehensive Facility Management solutions.
More than just a company, Newrest is a true family, with 97% of its capital owned by over 700 employees.
Our activity in Germany :
* Main activity : Airline Catering
* Key clients: United Airline, LATAM, Saoudia, Egypte Air...
* Headcount : 600 people
We are looking to hire a procurement director of Newrest Germany Country.
Position Overview :
As part of the development of its Inflight Catering activities in Germany, Newrest is looking for a Procurement Director to build and lead the country procurement strategy across Food and Non-Food categories.
This strategic leadership role is key to supporting business growth, operational excellence, and profitability improvement, with a target of achieving a 5% cost reduction over the next five years while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction.
The successful candidate will join the country leadership team and play a central role in shaping and driving the procurement transformation agenda.
Procurement Strategy & Leadership
* Define and implement the procurement strategy for Germany across Food and Non-Food categories. related to the budget and group Strategy.
* Build a high-performing procurement organization aligned with business objectives.
* Develop long-term sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships.
* Drive procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Cost Optimization & Financial Performance
* Deliver a 5% reduction in procurement spend over the next five years.
* Lead and optimize theoretical food cost management.
* Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through:
o supplier consolidation,
o strategic sourcing,
o product standardization,
o recipe optimization,
o international sourcing,
o logistics optimization.
* Monitor procurement KPIs and implement corrective action plans when necessary.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with:
o the Executive Chef,
o Commercial Department,
o Operations,
o Finance,
o Supply Chain teams.
* Support recipe and menu optimization initiatives to improve profitability while maintaining product quality and customer experience.
* Partner with commercial teams on customer tenders and business development opportunities.
Supplier Management & Sourcing
* Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships in Germany and internationally.
* Secure supply continuity in a volatile and inflationary market environment.
* Negotiate framework agreements and key supplier contracts.
* Ensure supplier compliance with quality, food safety, sustainability, and corporate standards.
Leadership & Governance
* Actively contribute as a member of the country leadership team.
* Provide strategic input to support business growth and operational performance.
* Lead change management initiatives and foster a performance-driven procurement culture.
* Develop, mentor, and strengthen local procurement teams.