Procurement Specialist ensuring cost - effective purchasing services for AssistRx in Des Moines. Collaborating with teams and managing vendor relationships for optimal terms and conditions.
About the role
- Responsible for strategic procurement of finished goods produced by external manufacturers. Drive supplier strategy, cost savings, and contract negotiations while mitigating supply risks.
Responsibilities
- You are responsible for the strategic sourcing of finished goods (e.g., food, supplements, ready-to-drink products, capsules) produced by external manufacturers
- You work closely with internal stakeholders (including Product Line Management for ESN and More Nutrition) to ensure supplier strategies and timelines align with business objectives
- You analyze spend, cost structures, market trends, and supplier landscapes to derive sustainable sourcing strategies
- You manage and develop supplier relationships holistically – from segmentation and evaluation (quality, service, value) to regular business reviews
- You identify and realize cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous productivity initiatives
- You analyze data to reduce complexity, optimize specifications, and ensure an optimal supplier base
- You own tender processes (RFX), develop commercial models, and negotiate complex contracts considering price, delivery, service, legal, and IP risks
- You identify risks (e.g., price volatility) and develop strategies to secure supply
Requirements
- You hold a university degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Operations, or a related field
- You bring extensive experience in strategic procurement
- You have multiple years of experience purchasing externally produced finished products (contract manufacturing / 3rd party manufacturing)
- Ideally, you have worked in the FMCG or food industry
- You are proficient in English and ideally also in German
- You demonstrate strong analytical skills and excellent project management capabilities
Benefits
- Attractive employee discounts on products from ESN & More
- Flexible working hours & remote work options
- Subsidies for mobility & fitness (e.g., Wellpass, Germany-wide public transport pass)
- Company pension scheme
- Workation options and more
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