Purchasing Manager / Strategic Buyer

About the role

As a Purchasing Manager or Strategic Buyer, you will take ownership of a defined supplier portfolio and category to ensure seamless purchasing execution and operational excellence. You will drive strategic transformation through data analysis, lead cross-functional projects, and implement robust risk management frameworks. The role focuses on optimizing costs, refining procurement processes, and building long-term supplier resilience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a clear category structure across all spend
• Lead high-impact cross-functional projects such as raw material replacement
• Structure and analyze spend data to drive strategic decision-making
• Introduce structured risk frameworks across suppliers and categories
• Execute COGS reduction opportunities through TCO thinking and negotiations
• Refine procurement processes and SOPs to ensure scalability and clarity

Required skills

• Strategic procurement
• Category management
• Supply chain
• Data analysis
• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• ERP systems
• BI tools

Nice to have

• FMCG
• Food industry
• Pharma
• Supplements
• Odoo
• Tableau
• German

Benefits

• Product discounts
• 28 days paid time off
• Christmas and New Year holiday closure
• Urban Sports Club membership
• Swapfiets bike rental
• Deutschlandticket subsidy
• Working from abroad allowance
• Brand discounts
• Organic teas and superfoods

About the Company

Sunday Natural is a renowned quality manufacturer founded in 2013, specializing in natural, pure, and high-quality health products. Based in Berlin with over 400 employees, the company operates its own research and development department and collaborates with scientists, therapists, and farmers to continuously improve its product range.