Head of Procurement

Vor 7 Tagen

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland The People Co. Vollzeit 1.200.000 € - 1.620.000 € pro Jahr

We are working with an international high-end food and nutrition manufacturer, recognised for their innovation and market-leading products across Europe. Known for their commitment to quality and performance, they are now seeking a
Head of Procurement (Protein / FMCG)
to lead their strategic purchasing operations within the functional foods category.

This is a key senior position, offering the opportunity to shape procurement strategy across multiple product groups—including proteins, bars, and functional drinks—while partnering closely with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to deliver value, reliability, and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a strategic procurement framework across raw materials, packaging, and co-manufacturing.
  • Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management for high-value contracts (€500k+).
  • Build and maintain a network of trusted suppliers across CEE, Portugal, and Germany.
  • Drive cost optimisation and risk mitigation strategies, including dual-sourcing and secondary supplier models.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (SCM, Sales, and Product Development) to ensure availability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Monitor market trends, identify new sourcing opportunities, and continuously improve procurement efficiency and resilience.
  • Establish and track KPIs to measure performance, compliance, and value delivery.

Experience Required

  • Proven experience in strategic procurement within
    food, nutrition, or FMCG
    , ideally involving protein, whey, or functional ingredients.
  • Track record of successful contract negotiations above €500k.
  • In-depth knowledge of global supply markets, supplier risk management, and cost modelling.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP systems and procurement tools.
  • Strong analytical, commercial, and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-driven, structured, and able to thrive in a fast-paced international environment.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 7+ years' experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, ideally within the food ingredients or nutritional products sector.
  • Fluent in English; additional European languages (German, Polish, or Portuguese) advantageous.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (£100k–£135k p.a. all-in)
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Pension scheme
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Excellent career development opportunities in a global, growth-oriented organisation

Ref Code: LI013181

To apply or for more information, please email in strict confidence with an updated CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and addressed to
Jon Hemming-Nash

Due to a high volume of responses, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you have not had a response within one week, we are sorry to say your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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