Vice President, Plant Based Nutrition, Fruits & Vegetables

DöhlerGroup

. Lead the global ingredient sourcing, trading, and commodity management portfolio .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeGermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global ingredient sourcing and commodity management, with a strong focus on plant-based proteins and grains. Proficient in risk mitigation, cost containment, and complex contract negotiations within the Food and Beverage sector.

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Global Ingredient SourcingCommodity ManagementPrice-Hedging StrategiesFinancial ModelingERP Systems Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Procurement ExperienceTrading ExperienceRisk ManagementData AnalyticsCost ProjectionsContract NegotiationSupply Chain ManagementFood Safety StandardsCommodity Risk ManagementStrategic Alliances Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationNegotiationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

SAPOraclePower BI

Industry Keywords

Food and BeverageCPG IndustryNon-GMO StandardsOrganic StandardsVegan StandardsAllergen-Free StandardsESG GoalsInternational Trade RegulationsFDAHACCP

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global ingredient sourcing, trading, and commodity management portfolio
Own the end-to-end commercial strategy for plant-based proteins, grains, specialized botanicals, and functional ingredients in the Food and Beverage sector
Monitor global supply-demand dynamics, geopolitical shifts, and weather patterns affecting crops
Develop risk mitigation and cost-containment frameworks
Define and execute price-hedging strategies using forward contracts, formula-based pricing, and financial futures
Establish annual standard costs and manage multi-million-dollar spend portfolios
Deliver accurate cost projections to senior finance leadership
Lead RFPs and complex contract negotiations with agricultural suppliers, brokers, and ingredient processors worldwide
Source, qualify, and develop strategic alliances with plant-based ecosystem innovators
Establish multi-source contingency plans to prevent raw-material disruptions
Partner with R&D and product formulation teams on pipeline projects and product commercialization
Collaborate with Food Safety and Quality Assurance to maintain non-GMO, organic, vegan, and allergen-free standards
Drive responsible sourcing initiatives aligned with ESG goals covering deforestation, ethical labor, and sustainable agriculture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Finance, Food Science, or a related discipline
MBA or Master's degree highly preferred
10+ years of progressive procurement or trading experience
Minimum of 5 years managing agricultural food commodities and functional ingredients in the Food & Beverage or CPG industry
Proven track record managing physical or financial commodity risk via complex hedging mechanisms
Deep knowledge of global food supply chains, international trade regulations, and food safety standards, including FDA, EFSA, GFSI, and HACCP
High proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Advanced data analytics tools proficiency, such as Power BI
Financial modeling proficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible development opportunities across departments
Global team collaboration and exposure to multiple cultures, languages, and perspectives
Entrepreneurial, impact-driven environment with ownership and initiative
Opportunities to broaden skills, discover new strengths, and shape career path
Equal opportunity employment