Business Development Manager - Fokus Beschaffungsmärkte und Einkauf

About the role

The Business Development Manager will lead strategic procurement and development projects from initial concept to market launch. This role involves analyzing markets, building international supplier networks, and driving new product initiatives and strategic partnerships. The position is key to supporting the company's growth and mission to become a leading global probiotic brand.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic procurement and development projects from product idea to market launch with a focus on time-to-market, quality, and profitability.
• Identify, qualify, and manage international suppliers and contract manufacturers (CMOs) while building sustainable partnerships.
• Introduce trends and innovations into the product development process.
• Conduct market, competitor, and profitability analyses to derive concrete sourcing strategies.
• Develop and negotiate specifications, pricing structures, and contracts in an international environment.
• Support the further development of strategic initiatives such as M&A, supplier integration, or process optimization.

Required skills

• Business Development
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• Supplier Management
• German
• English

Qualifications

• University degree in a business-related field such as Economics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management

About the Company

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