HAPEKO Deutschland GmbH | Germany | 23xxx Lübeck | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 26.01.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Purchasing / Purchasing Manager Food, Confectionery (m/f/d)
Our client is a renowned food industry company with over 200 years of tradition, which is a leading producer, marketer and supplier of high quality confectionery. With a strong market position and high brand awareness, it is one of the most famous players in its segment. The location in Lübeck, where around 600 employees work, combines tradition with innovation and always pursues the highest quality standards.
As part of an exclusive assignment, we are looking for a managerial personality as a manager in Purchasing (m/w/d) in an indefinite permanent position at the next time. A strategic leadership is sought, which actively works on process optimization and digitization of the purchase and supply chain processes. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Total responsibility for the strategic and operational purchasing of all raw materials, packaging and production-relevant materials in the field of marzipan and confectionery production Development and implementation of a future-oriented purchasing strategy in close cooperation with the management Leadership, motivation and further development of a small to medium-sized shopping team Building and maintaining long-term supplier relationships and ensuring optimal procurement conditions Observing international commodity markets and deriving procurement strategies for pricing Participation in the digitization of purchasing and supply chain processes, including the implementation of modern tools and structures Strategic development of purchasing processes with a special focus on digitization, process optimization and efficiency enhancement Close cooperation with the production, quality assurance, product development and logistics departments
Complete economic or technical studies or comparable qualifications Multiannual experience in strategic purchasing, preferably in the field of food raw materials or food supplements Understanding raw material markets, supply chains and production processes Experience in the leadership of small to medium-sized teams – ideally in the medium-sized or group-shaped environment Digital affinity and joy in actively shaping digitalization and transformation processes. German and English skills and a structured, solution-oriented approach Personally convince you with entrepreneurial thinking, communication strength and hands-on mentality
Economic security: Strong product brands and customer relationships in a stable sales industry Attractive compensation package including employee rebates, service wheel and corporate benefits 30 holidays and special holidays Familiary corporate culture with open doors and constructive cooperation
Location
 | HAPEKO Deutschland GmbH | |
| Lübeck | ||
| Germany |
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