Procurement Manager (gn) - External Manufacturing

Start: immediately | Level: Mid - Senior | Location: Hamburg (hybrid), Switzerland (remote) | Arbeitszeit: Full Time (40h/Week)

Your start in our Procurement Team at ESN & More! 

As a Procurement Manager (gn) - External Manufacturing, you will be at the center of taking our supply chain to the next level. You will manage the sourcing of our finished goods, build strong partnerships with external manufacturers, and ensure that our products are delivered efficiently, at scale, and with high reliability – a key foundation for our continued growth.

Working closely with Product, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams, you will drive strategic initiatives and create real impact. You will take ownership of a key sourcing category and actively shape our global supplier strategy in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.

Your mission

• You own the strategic sourcing of finished goods (e.g. food, supplements, ready-to-drink, capsules) produced by external manufacturers

• You collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. Product Line Management of ESN and More Nutrition) to ensure supplier strategies and timelines align with business objectives

• You analyze spend, cost structures, market trends, and supplier landscapes, and derive sustainable sourcing strategies

• You manage and develop supplier relationships end-to-end – from segmentation and evaluation (quality, service, value) to regular business reviews

• You identify and drive cost-saving initiatives and continuously improve productivity

• You analyze data to reduce complexity, optimize specifications, and ensure the optimal supplier base

• You lead tenders (RFX), develop commercial models, and negotiate complex contracts considering price, supply, service, legal, and IP risks

• You identify risks (e.g. price volatility) and develop strategies to ensure supply security

Your experience & skills

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field

• You bring several years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement & in sourcing externally manufactured finished goods (contract / 3rd party manufacturing)

• Experience in FMCG or the food industry is a plus

• You communicate fluently in English and ideally also in German

• You have strong analytical capabilities and proven project management skills

Why choose us?

Being part of our team means joining a high-performing company with a diverse and inclusive culture. In our fast-growing team of over 1,200 employees, we combine our passion for sports nutrition, supplements, and healthy foods with cutting-edge technology, production, and logistics processes. All of this serves one goal: providing our customers with top-quality products to support their healthy and active lifestyle.

You can look forward to a strong sense of team spirit, ongoing opportunities for professional growth and responsibility, and an exciting work environment that blends lifestyle and career. With locations in Hamburg, Elmshorn, Kaltenkirchen/Nützen, and Elsdorf, TQG offers diverse career opportunities in areas such as technology, product development, sales, marketing, and logistics. Additionally, you’ll benefit from:

• Flexible working hours and remote work options

• Attractive employee discounts

• Subsidy for the E-gym Wellpass

• Workation

• Corporate benefits

• 28 days vacation/year

• and much more

About Us

The Quality Group (TQG) is an innovative provider of sports nutrition products, bringing together the successful brands ESN and More Nutrition since 2021.

ESN has been the German market leader in sports nutrition since 2004, offering products like protein powders, bars, and supplements designed for ambitious fitness goals. Founded in 2017, More Nutrition focuses on healthy, reduced-sugar foods, providing solutions for conscious nutrition and weight management without compromise.

TQG’s vision is to help people become the best version of themselves. With passion and innovation, the company develops high-quality products that promote health, performance, and joy in life. Its agile company culture and exciting career opportunities make TQG a strong partner not only for customers but also for employees.

This is us – The Quality Group – nice to meet you! Now it’s your turn!
We look forward to your application! Regardless of gender, age, background, or identity – what matters to us is who you are and what you bring to the table. Join our team and grow with us!