Head of Procurement Operations (gn)

Start: Immediately | Level: Head of | Location: Elmshorn (Schleswig-Holstein), hybrid | Working time: Fulltime (40h/Woche) 

As Head of Procurement Operations (gn), you’ll shape and drive our procurement operations to support scale and resilience. You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring reliable supply, cost-efficiency, and compliance. Together with cross-functional teams, you’ll build a procurement setup that grows with the business.

Your mission

• You develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and best practices that ensure efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness across all purchasing activities
• You take full ownership of the procurement process – from purchase order creation and supplier onboarding to performance tracking and invoice reconciliation
• You monitor and analyze procurement KPIs such as on-time delivery and vendor performance and translate your findings into clear reports and operational improvements
• You collaborate closely with Planning, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to align procurement activities with company-wide goals and regulatory requirements
• You identify supply risks early, manage inventory levels proactively, and ensure continuity of supply in line with business needs and market conditions
• You champion the implementation and optimization of digital procurement tools and systems to enhance transparency, automation, and data accuracy across the function
• You lead, mentor, and empower a team of procurement professionals, fostering skill development, ownership, and high performance across the team

Your experience & skills

• You have hands-on experience with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or Ariba and know how to use them to structure and scale workflows
• You bring a solid background in procurement or supply chain roles, ideally in the food industry or a similarly dynamic, quality-sensitive sector
• You think analytically, act solution-oriented, and are comfortable navigating complex procurement environments with clarity and structure
• You communicate clearly, negotiate with confidence, and bring a proactive mindset when it comes to resolving challenges and building supplier relationships
• You know how to turn data into decisions and use KPIs to continuously improve cost, quality, and delivery performance
• You lead with confidence and empathy, providing your team with coaching, clarity, and development opportunities
• You are fluent in both German and English and communicate effectively across teams, locations, and levels

Why choose us?

Being part of our team means joining a high-performing company with a diverse and inclusive culture. In our fast-growing team of over 1,200 employees, we combine our passion for sports nutrition, supplements, and healthy foods with cutting-edge technology, production, and logistics processes. All of this serves one goal: providing our customers with top-quality products to support their healthy and active lifestyle.

You can look forward to a strong sense of team spirit, ongoing opportunities for professional growth and responsibility, and an exciting work environment that blends lifestyle and career. With locations in Hamburg, Elmshorn, Kaltenkirchen/Nützen, and Elsdorf, TQG offers diverse career opportunities in areas such as technology, product development, sales, marketing, and logistics. Additionally, you’ll benefit from:

• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Attractive employee discounts
• Subsidy for the E-gym Wellpass
• Workation
• Corporate benefits
• 28 days vacation/year
• and much more

About Us

The Quality Group (TQG) is an innovative provider of sports nutrition products, bringing together the successful brands ESN and More Nutrition since 2021.

ESN has been the German market leader in sports nutrition since 2004, offering products like protein powders, bars, and supplements designed for ambitious fitness goals. Founded in 2017, More Nutrition focuses on healthy, reduced-sugar foods, providing solutions for conscious nutrition and weight management without compromise.

TQG’s vision is to help people become the best version of themselves. With passion and innovation, the company develops high-quality products that promote health, performance, and joy in life. Its agile company culture and exciting career opportunities make TQG a strong partner not only for customers but also for employees.

This is us – The Quality Group – nice to meet you! Now it’s your turn!
We look forward to your application! Regardless of gender, age, background, or identity – what matters to us is who you are and what you bring to the table. Join our team and grow with us!