Head of Procurement - Global FMCG distribution

Famobra is looking for a dynamic and engaged Head of Procurement to lead our procurement team. If you are an outgoing networker with a passion for the FMCG industry and able to spot a great deal and emphasis long lasting strategic relationships, then apply today and join our successful growth journey!

This position offers you a unique opportunity to work with strategy and business development on a global scale. You will be overall responsible for our procurement activities globally, among others be responsible for broadening our supplier portfolio, developing our relationships with existing and new suppliers so we continuously extend our market presence. You will thereby become a part of shaping the future of our business, where we have ambitious goals to make a significant impact in the dynamic global FMCG landscape.

Your key responsibilities are:

1. Lead the procurement department on a daily basis. (8 employees in direct line and dotted line two employees responsible for purchase in Singapore and Poland)
2. Identifying and acquiring new suppliers
3. Having a holistic understanding of our supplier network to formulate and execute strategic business plans to achieve our revenue and profit growth targets
4. To foster strong relationships with existing key suppliers and a close cooperation with our sister company Fleggaard Retail.
5. Together with the management team develop the future strategy, setting the direction and shaping the team
6. Continuously developing a comprehensive understanding of the FMCG market, including key players, market dynamics and emerging trends.

You will report directly to our CEO and be an important part of the management team. Our management team leads the company by working unitedly and dealing with challenges together. We work as a team, always for the benefit of our company, our colleagues, our customers and our business partners.

Your profile:

You have minimum 5 years of experience from a similar leadership role and a demonstrated track record of meeting and exceeding targets. It is a must to have experience in FMCG and a deep knowledge of the industry’s dynamic. You are fluent in English and German and preferably you also speak one or more other languages.

As a person you possess strong analytical and strategic planning skills. You are outgoing, positive and likes to lead by example. You are an excellent communicator with solid interpersonal abilities. You are highly responsible, trustworthy and able to operate autonomously, while collaborating within a team.

Famobra specializes in the global FMCG distribution of international, high-turnover goods. In our large international network of first-class suppliers, we have a unique portfolio with direct access to some of the world’s most sought-after brands. Our headquarters is in Northern Germany, close to the Danish border, and we distribute goods from our own warehouses in Northern Germany, Poland and Singapore to over 400 customers in 50 countries throughout the world. Our many years of expertise in global commerce and logistics, as well as our dedicated team, which is always ready to make a great deal, makes Famobra a reliable partner for suppliers as well as customers. Our corporate language is English.

Start: As soon as possible, but we will wait for the right candidate with the right skills, personality and experience.

Application and contact:

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Sabrina Sørensen (HR-Partner & Management Assistant) at sso[AT]famobra.com or +49 461 9998 935 or Morten Ryholl Skjerning (CEO) at msj[AT]famobra.com

If you want to join our Famobra Family, please send your application as soon as possible. We will review all incoming applications on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Start date: Start as soon as possible

Work hours: Fulltime

Category: Head of Procurement

Position type: Management

Workplace: Famobra

Contact:

Sabrina Sørensen
Management Assistant - HR Partner
+49 461 9998935

Morten Ryholl Skjerning
CEO