Global Retail Procurement Manager (f/m/d)

Freshness, artisanal skills, and Swissness—these are the core values the chocolate factory Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, our family company now employs more than 2,200 people from around 70 countries and continues to grow. The company’s head office is located in the canton of Glarus and we produce our fresh chocolates here against a picturesque backdrop of the Alps.

Our Corporate Functions business unit encompasses a wide range of activities. Alongside our Finance and IT Services, Global Marketing and Sales Management as well as Human Resources are also located here. Fresh ideas are developed here every day, and together we turn them into success stories. Personal responsibility and networked work are particularly important to us. Want to be part of it too? Come and join us.

You will play a crucial role in the success of Läderach's international retail expansion. You will need to balance to complexities of global sourcing with the specific needs of each local market, ensuring a consistent brand experience across all new stores while optimizing costs, maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance and minimizing risks. This position is part of the strategic procurement team and you will report directly to the Global Head of Procurement. 

• You develop a global procurement strategy, identify suppliers in various countries, and negotiate long-term partnerships to optimize costs and quality


• You collaborate with internal teams to create international rollout plans, manage central databases, and implement standardized processes


• You plan and manage budgets for store expansion, analyze costs, and implement savings measures without compromising quality


• You optimize the supply chain, coordinate global logistics, and develop strategies to minimize disruptions and risks


• You ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements while integrating sustainability initiatives into the procurement process

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


• You have at least 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing and leading cross-functional teams, ideally in retail or construction


• You possess in-depth knowledge of global supply chain management, international procurement, and the implementation of cost-saving strategies


• You demonstrate excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders


• You are willing to travel, work analytically and data-driven, are fluent in English (German or Chinese is a plus), and are familiar with procurement software such as SAP

• An exciting working environment with motivated colleagues


• A position with lots of personal responsibility


• The opportunity to contribute fresh ideas


• An open and respectful feedback culture


• In-house and external further training


• Unique career opportunities


• Generous discounts on our products

Sounds interesting? Then come join us. Emilija Minova, Head Talent Acquisition, will be happy to answer your questions.