Strategic Buyer Non-Food (m/f/d)

NovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation, delivering tailored culinary solutions and memorable taste experiences. A broad portfolio of renowned brands across Europe and internationally brings together extensive expertise in spices, seasoning blends, marinades, functional ingredients and food cultures. Close to its customers and anchored in global expertise, NovaTaste develops tailored solutions for food manufacturers, wholesalers, butchers, gastronomy and food service operators. These solutions enhance taste, texture and shelf life while consistently addressing sustainability and functional requirements. The company operates 21 locations in Europe, North America and Asia and employs more than 2,400 people who serve over 12,000 customers worldwide.

As a Strategic Buyer (Non-Food), you will join our team at our headquarters in Salzburg. In this role, you will be responsible for the DACH region, with a primary focus on our German-speaking markets. You will play a key role in driving sourcing strategies, developing supplier partnerships, optimizing procurement costs, and delivering sustainable value across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers while continuously optimizing the supplier portfolio
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships to drive innovation, quality improvements, sustainability, and cost competitiveness
• Conduct regular procurement market analyses and monitor relevant market trends and indices
• Lead negotiations and conclude framework agreements as well as strategic cooperation contracts
• Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities through continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Collaborate in cross-functional procurement projects and support strategic business objectives
• Monitor supplier performance and actively implement supplier development measures to ensure continuous improvement and value creation

Your Profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field
• At least four years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally within the Non-Food and/or Packaging sector
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• SAP experience is considered an advantage
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, solution-oriented approach
• Highly motivated and results-oriented professional
• High level of initiative, accountability, and a proactive working style
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build sustainable supplier relationships
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent collaboration skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally for trade fairs and supplier visits (DACH region)

Benefits

• Excellent lunch options at gourmet level in our company restaurant
• Attractive discounts on our products
• Professional and free mental health support through our partner nilo.health
• Physiotherapy with a low co-payment, company doctor, and company pension plan
• ClimateTicket Salzburg and company bike leasing
• Flexible working hours through an attractive flexitime model and home office options
• Flat organizational structure with a first-name culture and short decision-making paths
• A constructive, innovative, and collaborative working environment within a successful international company

The minimum gross salary for this position is € 2,953.06 per month based on full-time employment (38.5 hours per week). Depending on your qualifications and professional experience, we offer a significant overpayment in line with the market and your individual profile.