Global Procurement Manager (gn) - Ingredients

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 combine strong analytical thinking with negotiation skills and a clear focus on identifying optimization potential. You proactively drive change, reduce complexity, and ensure that our supply chain remains stable and future-proof in a dynamic global market environment. Your mission 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 segment and evaluate suppliers based on quality, service, and value, and conduct regular business reviews and executive meetings 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 proactively identify risks, anticipate price developments, and ensure long-term supply security Your experience & skills 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 knowledge of relevant raw materials and ingredients 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 Why choose us? Being part of our team means joining a high-performing company with a diverse and inclusive culture. 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. All of this serves one goal: providing our customers with top-quality products to support their healthy and active lifestyle. 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 28 days vacation/year and much more

About Us

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. TQG’s vision is to help people become the best version of themselves. 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. This is us – The Quality Group – nice to meet you! Now it’s your turn! We look forward to your application! Regardless of gender, age, background, or identity – what matters to us is who you are and what you bring to the table. Join our team and grow with us!