Lead Procurement & Purchasing (f/m/d)

We are Planted and we have big things in store – and for that we need YOU!

After years of research, Planted was founded in July 2019 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich. Our revolutionary plan will make the world a better place. We structure meats from plants that is no way inferior to animal meat, scores with unique taste, and authentic texture, and is miles ahead in terms of sustainability and health!

Planted is more than a delicious product - it's also an attitude. We want to radically change the way meat is perceived and consumed and inspire a shift from eating animal proteins to eating plant proteins.

We bring about change. Not just because we can. Because we have to. Are you hungry for change too? Then join our «Tasty Revolution»!

Your mission:

• You lead and develop the procurement team within operations, taking charge of procurement & purchasing for the production of our products.
• You strive for operational excellence and collaboration, building and executing a strategy as part of the company’s operations and R&D strategy.
• You guarantee the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality availability of raw and packaging materials, working towards a more sustainable, localized, and cost-efficient supply chain.
• You are responsible for keeping your part of the house clean with clean master data, adherence to quality-related processes, optimal stock levels and with a focus on minimizing waste.
• You manage, monitor, and develop supplier relationships, driving market intelligence, supplier selection, and contract negotiation in collaboration with R&D and other operation teams.
• You negotiate contracts and prices, identifying and executing cost reduction initiatives.
• You develop a comprehensive understanding of relevant markets, technologies, and supply chains both within Europe and globally.
• You initiate, develop, optimize, and implement efficient workflows and processes, with a focus on procure-to-pay.
• You represent procurement in cross-functional projects, actively contributing to new product developments.

You:

• Hold a degree in Business Administration and/or Supply Chain/Operations Management and possess a minimum of 5 years or more of experience in Procurement & Purchasing, ideally within the Food and Beverage and/or packaging material industry.
• Demonstrate a track record of success in operational purchasing, particularly within the dynamic environment of small businesses.
• Showcase leadership experience, effectively inspiring and guiding colleagues, while exhibiting high levels of reliability, diligence, and a strong sense of ownership.
• Exhibit exceptional negotiation and communication skills, adept at navigating complex business environments.
• Ability to prioritize & excitement to deal with operational challenges
• Display a numbers-driven, analytical approach with a strong ability to develop and enhance processes.
• Possess proficiency in MS Office and hands-on experience with ERP systems.
• Are fluent in English, any additional language is a plus.
• Show a high level of motivation to thrive in a start-up/scale-up environment, coupled with a passion for transitioning the company from start-up to scale-up.
• Have a valid work permit for Switzerland.

Please note that we only consider applications that reach us directly through our career platform. We're pleased if you upload a personalized video so that we can get a first impression of your personality. However, it is no disadvantage if you decide to apply without video.  

Department

Procurement

Locations

Kemptthal

Remote status

Hybrid Remote

Workload

80-100%

Planted produces delicious meat from alternative proteins, focusing on the perfect bite. Inspired by nature, the company pioneers a novel biostructuring approach that combines protein structuring and biotechnology. Using various proprietary technologies, Planted designs and structures alternative proteins in any size, shape, and fibrous texture and is convinced that biostructured proteins will outperform animal meat in the future in terms of taste, sustainability, health, efficiency and price. Planted is committed to using only clean and natural ingredients and no additives in all its products - making it a healthy and sustainable option for all. Truly better than animal meat.

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