Buyer – Indirect Materials (m/f/d) in Ansbach

Technical Buyer - Indirect Procurement (m/f/d)

• Sub-Department: Procurement

At Link Snacks, we come to work hungry, roll up our sleeves — flannel shirt or not — and dive straight into the challenges ahead. We don't shy away from difficulties; we tackle them head-on. We push harder, move faster, and take the bold steps that built this company four decades ago in the North Woods of Wisconsin.

We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and drive aren't just buzzwords to us — they're expectations. And just like the authentic meat-based protein snacks we make across our global brand portfolio, what you see is what you get: down-to-earth, dedicated, and passionate people who show up every day ready not just to be part of the meat snack industry founded by the Link family, but to move it forward faster, innovate more boldly, and continually raise the bar.

As part of the global Link Snacks organization, our team in the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) focuses on driving growth in the real meat protein snack category, with a particular focus on our brands: Jack Link’s®, Peperami®, BiFi®, and Minuets. We operate through a network of regional offices and manufacturing facilities across Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Dominating this category worldwide takes a strong team. A team that works together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team full of energy and passion, fueled by just one thing: a handful of our delicious meat snacks.

But we’re about more than snacks — we’re guided by our core values: We work as a team, we tell it like it is, we take ownership of our performance, and we reach for the stars!

These are the values we live by. Every. Single. Day.

• Strategically procure indirect materials and services across CAPEX and OPEX categories.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Build and maintain strong internal networks with stakeholders and external networks with suppliers.
• Understand market conditions and market dynamics, particularly in the area of indirect materials.
• Identify KPIs, tools, and processes to optimize procurement, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with technical departments and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements, internal processes, and quality standards, such as IFS.
• Contribute to the further development of the procurement organization to achieve its objectives and targets and support the overall J&L EMEA sourcing strategy.
• A completed degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement.
• Strong technical understanding of the assigned CAPEX and OPEX categories.
• An independent, accountable, and proactive approach to work.
• Fluent German and English skills with strong negotiation capabilities; French language skills are an advantage.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and MS Office.
• A strong team player with a willingness to collaborate in partly international teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

We are a dynamic and ambitious team with a flat organizational structure. We continuously take on new challenges and master them together. We don't just offer the usual perks — here's what you can expect from us:

What We Offer

• Bicycle leasing
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee discounts and corporate benefits
• An interesting role with a high degree of autonomy at a highly specialized food manufacturing facility
• Discounted purchases of our products for employees
• The opportunity to shape your own role and contribute your personal ideas
• A supportive, appreciative, and collaborative working environment
• An attractive salary package and additional benefits
• Company pension scheme

Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to getting to know you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jack Link's EMEA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all individuals, regardless of age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

#J-18808-Ljbffr