Supply Chain Logistics Manager - Procurement Excellence

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Sysco, founded in 1970, is a global leader in the foodservice industry, serving over 4,000 customers across Europe. Our mission is to market and distribute food products to our customers, providing exceptional service and quality. With over 30,000 employees, Sysco operates in 29 countries and is a great place to work due to our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Our achievements include being named one of the 'Best Places to Work' by Great Place to Work Institute.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Supply Chain Logistics Manager - Procurement Excellence, you will be responsible for leading our procurement team to achieve supply chain excellence. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and logistics, to ensure seamless execution of supply chain processes. You will report directly to the Director of Logistics and supply chain and will have a significant impact on the company's growth and profitability.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet business objectives

- Lead a team of procurement specialists to achieve high-quality and cost-effective procurement outcomes

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supply chain visibility and efficiency

- Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure excellent service delivery

- Analyze data to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs

- Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures

- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks

- Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of products

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 8+ years of experience in supply chain logistics management

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

- Demonstrated expertise in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent communication and leadership skills

- Experience with supply chain software and tools (e.g., Manhattan Associates, SAP)

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

- Certification in supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CLTD)

- Experience in a similar role within the foodservice industry

- Knowledge of German language (spoken and written)

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a highly competitive salary ranging from €55,000 to €80,000 per year, depending on experience. Our employees also enjoy excellent health insurance, a retirement plan, and 30 vacation days per year. We provide a learning and development budget to support your growth and development. Our company is committed to a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance work and personal life. We have a collaborative team culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Supply Chain Logistics team is made up of 20 professionals who work closely together to achieve our business objectives. We value collaboration, open communication, and continuous learning. We are a high-performing team with a strong track record of delivering results. We have recently implemented a new supply chain software that has improved our efficiency and accuracy.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications. We expect to respond to all applicants within 2 weeks.

📋 Job Details

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Sysco. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.