Job Description

Reference ID: 41916

Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition?

We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10.000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.

We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.

This position is based at our headquarters in Darmstadt (on-site).

Your Role

• Global implementation of the Truck Transportation Sourcing Operating Strategy (Ambient, Thermo, Dangerous Goods, Tankcar)
• 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, handling of spot requests, and assessment of sourcing opportunities
• Tracking of price trends, adjustment of procurement strategies, and negotiation of contracts
• Monitoring of fuel surcharges and assurance of compliance with quality, governance, and sustainability standards
• Market observation to identify optimal purchasing timing and exploration of outsourcing opportunities
• Contract administration and maintenance of strong engagement with stakeholders
• Conducting of performance reviews with preferred suppliers

Your Profile

• Completed studies in Business Administration, Logistics, or an equivalent field
• Several years of professional experience in purchasing, preferably in logistics (especially Truck Transportation), ideally in the food or a related industry
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA, TMS (Transportation Management Systems), MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), and tendering tools
• Independent, structured working approach and solution-oriented mindset
• Hands-on mentality and strength in practical problem-solving
• Strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills, relationship management, and adaptability
• Tech-savvy and process-oriented working style; enjoyment of collaborative teamwork
• Proficiency in German and English (written and spoken)

As an employer, we offer:

• Work with passion: We foster a culture where you can act with heart and mind, take pride in your work and inspire others through positivity and commitment
• Lead with purpose at every level: For us, leadership is not defined by titles. It is about taking ownership, driving change and bringing meaning to what you do
• Grow your way: With flexible development opportunities across departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover new strengths and actively shape your own path
• Global collaboration: Join an international team bringing together multiple cultures, languages and perspectives to spark new ideas and inspiration
• Shared strength: We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team play lead to shared success

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Become a part of our team and apply online through our career portal to the attention of Anika Werner-Sencandan. Please note that we are unable to consider or return application documents sent by mail. #LI-NA-1