3 - 6 years of experience in Procurement, Category Management, or Supply Chain Management, ideally within FMCG or the food industry. * Strategic purchasing of developed products (e.g., protein bars, nut butter cups, powders, snacks) * Selection, negotiation, and management of co-manufacturers / contract manufacturers across Europe * Costing & cost management: Analysis of manufacturing costs, raw material and packaging components, and production cost structures * Close cooperation with the NPDteam in the development of new products – from first samples to production release * Identification and implementation of cost-saving opportunities (e.g., through recipe optimization, weight adjustment, or supplier consolidation) * Strong understanding of production processes, cost calculations, and margin structures * Confident user of ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central) and MS Excel
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