Senior Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)

We expect:

• Relevant Experience – Extensive experience in global sourcing, category management, or strategic procurement within complex, international environments.
• Manufactured Products Expertise – Strong background in sourcing manufactured and asset‑intensive products, such as injection‑moulded products or industrial components.
• Supplier Lifecycle Ownership – Proven end‑to‑end responsibility for supplier identification, qualification, onboarding, contracting, and ongoing performance management.
• Supplier Governance – Hands‑on experience building and operating structured supplier governance models, including KPIs, segmentation, reviews, and escalation mechanisms.
• Commercial & Analytical Strength – Demonstrated success in negotiations and cost modelling, with the ability to assess capacity, risk, and demand and translate insights into sound business decisions.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Strong track record of working closely with Engineering, NPD, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Finance across regions.
• Ways of Working – Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a high sense of ownership and the ability to bring structure to ambiguous situations and drive execution.
• Communication & Languages – Fluent English with the ability to influence senior stakeholders through clear, structured communication; additional languages such as German, Spanish, Italian, or French are an advantage.

We offer:

• Make a difference where it matters – Play a key role in a sustainable and future-proof industry.
• A culture of appreciation and respect – Join an international team where collaboration thrives.
• Flat hierarchies, fast decisions – Your ideas matter and drive real change.
• Work your way – Enjoy hybrid work and workation options.
• Delicious & healthy meals – Weekly changing menus from our online canteen Bella & Bona, subsidized by IFCO.
• Unlimited learning opportunities – Access to unlimited LinkedIn Learning.
• Support when you need it – Our Employee Support Program.
• Modern office – open office spaces, modern and digital devices.
• Boost your energy – Free beverages and a modern fitness centre to keep you going.
• Car parking and seamless transport connections – Enjoy underground parking with charging stations and a train station (S7) right next to our door.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

About Us

IFCO is a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, empowering customers to participate in the circular economy in 50+ countries. IFCO operates a pool of over 400 million reusable packaging containers (RPCs) globally, which are used for over 2.5 billion shipments of fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, bread, and other items from suppliers to grocery retailers every year. IFCO RPCs ensure a better fresh food supply chain by protecting freshness and quality and lowering costs, food waste and environmental impact compared to single-use packaging.More: www.ifco.com | Follow us on LinkedIn @IFCO SYSTEMS