Interim Sourcing Manager (6 month contract) - (m/f/d)

Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for two Sourcing Managers to join our team in Munich, Germany on an interim period of 6 months to support the Sourcing team transition to a new ERP platform.

You will be working closely with the existing permanent sourcing managers in exotic fruit to assist with the day-to-day operations of Germany's sourcing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for fruit categories.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across our global supply base.
• Manage all supplier communication, including claims, order fulfillment, and performance.
• Conduct tactical sourcing, ensuring accurate ordering through stock evaluation.
• Negotiate and monitor prices and contracts to deliver value.
• Drive supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Analyze market trends, forecast changes, and provide insights to guide decisions.
• Work closely with the European Procurement team and cross-functional stakeholders.