Start: Immediately | Level: Mid - Senior | Location: Hamburg (hybrid), Switzerland (remote) | Working Hours: Full Time (40h/Week)
As Global Procurement Manager (gn) - Ingredients, you take on a key role in our international procurement organization and actively shape our global supplier and category strategy for raw materials. You operate at the interface between global markets, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring that we are optimally positioned worldwide - economically, qualitatively, and strategically.
You proactively drive change, reduce complexity, and ensure that our supply chain remains stable and future-proof in a dynamic global market environment.
You own a global category of raw materials such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, flavours, and sweeteners
You analyze spend, cost drivers, market trends, and the global supplier landscape to derive and implement a sustainable sourcing strategy
You build and develop strong relationships with existing and potential new international suppliers
You identify and drive global cost-saving initiatives and deliver on productivity targets
You analyze data to identify optimization opportunities, reduce complexity, and drive standardization and consolidation on a global level
You collaborate closely with international internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between sourcing strategies, timelines, and business objectives
You lead complex international tenders (RFX), drive negotiations, and manage contracts considering price, supply, service, legal, and IP risks
You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, engineering, operations, or a comparable field
You bring at least 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, ideally in an international environment
You have experience in building and managing international supplier relationships
You demonstrate the ability to lead and influence cross-functional and international teams
You ideally have experience in the FMCG or food industry
You communicate fluently in English and ideally also in German, both written and spoken
You have strong analytical and structured working skills, combined with solid project management capabilities
In our fast-growing team of over 1,200 employees, we combine our passion for sports nutrition, supplements, and healthy foods with cutting-edge technology, production, and logistics processes. You can look forward to a strong sense of team spirit, ongoing opportunities for professional growth and responsibility, and an exciting work environment that blends lifestyle and career. With locations in Hamburg, Elmshorn, Kaltenkirchen/Nützen, and Elsdorf, TQG offers diverse career opportunities in areas such as technology, product development, sales, marketing, and logistics. Additionally, you'll benefit from:
~ Flexible working hours and remote work options
~ Attractive employee discounts
~ Subsidy for the E-gym Wellpass
~ Workation
~ Corporate benefits
~The Quality Group (TQG) is an innovative provider of sports nutrition products, bringing together the successful brands ESN and More Nutrition since 2021.
ESN has been the German market leader in sports nutrition since 2004, offering products like protein powders, bars, and supplements designed for ambitious fitness goals. Founded in 2017, More Nutrition focuses on healthy, reduced-sugar foods, providing solutions for conscious nutrition and weight management without compromise.
With passion and innovation, the company develops high-quality products that promote health, performance, and joy in life. Its agile company culture and exciting career opportunities make TQG a strong partner not only for customers but also for employees.