Senior Specialist Sourcing managing indirect materials sourcing for a global manufacturing leader in India. Overseeing logistics, supplier audits, and demand planning for operational efficiency.
About the role
- Global Sourcing Manager for Logistics at Döhler Group, implementing global sourcing strategies for trucking in the food industry. Collaborating with stakeholders and managing supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
- Implementation of the global sourcing strategy for truck transport (ambient, temperature-controlled, hazardous goods, and tankers)
- Alignment of the strategy with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Analysis and evaluation of suppliers based on quality, cost and global standardization
- Management of truck tenders, spot requests and evaluation of inquiries
- Monitoring of price trends, adjustment of sourcing strategies and negotiation of contracts
- Monitoring of fuel surcharges and ensuring compliance with quality, governance and sustainability standards
- Market monitoring to identify optimal procurement timing and evaluation of outsourcing opportunities
- Management of contract administration and stakeholder communication
- Conducting performance reviews with preferred suppliers
Requirements
- Degree in Business Administration, Freight Forwarding/Logistics or a related field
- Several years of professional experience in procurement, preferably in logistics (particularly truck transport) within the food industry or a related sector
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, TMS (Transport Management Systems), MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and tendering tools
- Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style
- Hands-on mentality
- Strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Communication skills, relationship management and adaptability
- Technical understanding, process-oriented approach and a team player attitude
Benefits
- Informal, first-name culture; family-owned company with flat hierarchies, short communication paths and supportive colleagues
- You are an integral part of our business success and make an important contribution to the future of food
- Opportunities to reach your full potential and take on responsibility
- Strong partnerships with market-leading innovators, giving you access to and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Anniversary bonuses and special payments
- Employee referral bonuses
- Christmas parties, events, financial perks and online shop discounts (e.g., IT leasing, mobile phone contracts, shopping and travel discounts)
- Onboarding event for all new colleagues and a multi-week, individualized induction
- Opportunities for continuous internal and external training
- In-house canteen with regional, rotating cuisine and complimentary drinks
- Access to local sports offerings at reduced rates
- Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (public transport) or JobRad (bicycle leasing)
- Insurance benefits such as a company pension plan and accident insurance
- A challenging, internationally oriented role at our headquarters in Darmstadt
- Attractive Darmstadt location: easily accessible by train, bus, on foot or by car (free parking)
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