Strategischer Einkäufer Neuprodukte

About the role

Kijimea is seeking a strategic buyer for new products to manage the end-to-end procurement and development process for innovative healthcare products. You will drive strategic sourcing projects, define supply chains, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market efficiently. This role is essential for supporting the company's mission to become a leading global DTC probiotic brand by 2028.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement and development of innovative supplements, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals from concept to launch.
• Identify and qualify global contract manufacturers and suppliers through market research.
• Negotiate specifications, terms, and framework agreements with suppliers while ensuring GMP compliance.
• Lead cross-functional product projects and coordinate internal stakeholders including Regulatory, R&D, and Quality Management.
• Calculate development costs and initial quantities to ensure project profitability.
• Transition successful product launches to the operational procurement team.

Required skills

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• New Product Introduction
• Project Management
• Contract Negotiation
• GMP
• Regulatory Affairs
• Quality Management
• TCO Analysis
• Risk Management
• German
• English

Nice to have

• Healthcare sector experience
• Pharmaceutical sector experience
• Dietary supplement market knowledge
• AI tools

Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, Life Sciences, or a comparable field
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or operations

About the Company

Kijimea is a fast-growing healthcare company founded in 2011, focused on utilizing the potential of the gut microbiota to improve human health. The company is known for its research-backed probiotic strains and aims to become the world's largest DTC probiotic brand by 2028.