Purchasing Manager responsible for packaging solutions at a family-run pet food company. Focusing on supplier relations, offers analysis, and contract management in a hybrid working environment.
Responsibilities
Responsible for a wide range of packaging solutions — from flexible primary packaging such as films and sacks through product-specific cardboard packaging to printed labels for promotions and the product range
Optimizing interfaces between suppliers, Purchasing and Production while complying with quality management requirements
Establishing new and maintaining existing supplier relationships
Requesting, analyzing and negotiating quotations
Preparing decision-relevant data with a focus on cost-performance and sustainability
Supporting price and terms negotiations
Drafting, processing and tracking contracts
Monitoring and controlling deadlines and delivery schedules
Monitoring and further developing current quality standards (cost-effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability)
Requirements
Completed commercial training or equivalent qualification and sound business administration knowledge
Strong organizational talent and structured thinking
Very good product knowledge in the packaging sector is an advantage
Confident and professional manner
Strong communication skills, assertiveness and a constructive approach to feedback
Team player and highly reliable
Benefits
Flexible working hours (flexitime) and the option to work remotely 2–3 days per week
Future-proof industry and a modern, pet-friendly environment — dogs in the office are explicitly welcome
Short decision-making channels, an open feedback culture and a family-like working atmosphere
Attractive compensation including holiday and Christmas bonuses and 30 days of vacation
Generously subsidized additional pension plan, company health insurance plus an annual health budget for your personal use
Bike leasing, employee discounts on mera products, Corporate Benefits and much more
Support for your personal and professional development
Comprehensive onboarding by our well-coordinated Purchasing team
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