Head of (m/w/d) IT Business Solutions Sourcing in Darmstadt, Feldatal

Head of (m/w/d) IT Business Solutions Sourcing Job Description Title: Head of (m/w/d) IT Business Solutions Sourcing Date: 11/25/25 Reference ID: 42511 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. Your Role Together with your team you are responsible for all Sourcing and Customs IT systems (SAP Ariba, GTS, S4/HANA, etc.) across all Döhler legal entities globally You build and run, which means you drive projects but also support the Key and End Users by delivering resolutions via our ticket system You spearhead the further digitalization of Sourcing and Customs processes to make us a digital leader in our industry by identifying emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices to improve systems, processes, and solutions You oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, scoping, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management You further develop and improve the company’s IT strategy and architecture as part of our digitalization roadmap You lead and develop your team of skilled experts in our IT Hubs in Europe, Turkey and India You ensure the documentation of all relevant processes and systems in your area You foster a positive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and high-performance Your Profile You have successfully completed your studies of (business) informatics or equivalent You have proven experience in a similar role, overseeing the management, development, and maintenance of Sourcing and/or Customs IT applications You have strong knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP Ariba and S4/HANA procurement-related modules If you have experience in SAP GTS, that is a strong plus Your path so far is evidence of strong leadership skills You have project management experience, including the ability to drive projects to successful completion within scope, timeline, and budget On a personal level your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate and align with stakeholders at all levels of the organization are convincing You have a understanding of sourcing and customs processes, regulations, and industry best practices Familiarity with cloud-based solutions, emerging technologies, and data security protocols completes your profile Your working languages are English and German and you enjoy travelling to our national and international locations from time to time (<10>