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The most exciting food startup currently out there is searching for a new
full-time Supply Chain Manager (w/m/d)

In this exciting role, you'll lead the charge in purchasing our innovative raw materials and spearheading our purchasing strategy companywide. Your work will not only push innovation within the food industry itself but also give you the opportunity to learn about completely new products, driving sustainable growth and setting new industry standards.

Your daily tasks

Forecasting and Planning of Procurement needs
Implementing Purchasing Strategy taking into account sales forecasts, inventory and financials of the company
Establishment of long-term business ties with suppliers, washing & drying partners and other business associates
Negotiating and setting up contractual agreements with Kern Tec suppliers and business partners (including pricing, quality, quantities, payment, terms, logistics, etc.)
Manage external subcontractors, defining quantity planning, parameters, and quality requirements
Coordinate characterization and processing requirements for raw materials with internal teams
Supervising tailor-made logistics solutions for each supplier
Business trips and on-site visits at our partner companies on a seasonal basis
Regular exchange and close cooperation with quality management, production, product development and sales
Allocate tasks strategically and maintain team awareness of operational developments

Inspired by agriculture and the circular economy

Kern Tec is a B2B ingredient company specialising in the innovative production of food products using by-products from the fruit industry, especially apricot, cherry, and plum pits. In Europe, fruit pits are typically considered waste, particularly within the juice industry. However, these largely untapped resources possess significant potential due to their valuable proteins and fats. At Kern Tec, we employ a washing and drying process to separate the seeds and shells, unlocking their full potential. We then create compounds (pastes) for sustainable plant based dairy alternatives, spreads and more sustainable consumer products. Continuous innovation allows us to maintain our zero-waste philosophy.

Your profile

Significant experience in supply chain management and logistics processes
Experience in purchasing, food production or trading (of food commodities) is an advantage
Ability to work with numbers quickly and accurately
Very good skills in German and English
Other languages are always an advantage
Excellent communication and leadership skills to moderate cross-functional team meetings and projects
Proactive approach with a focus on direct engagement and effective problem resolution

What we offer you

Working with new raw materials
Taking high levels of ownership in project management
Long-term and diverse responsibilities with a reliable employer in a collaborative team environment
Flexible working hours through an extended flexitime arrangement
Home-office possibility
A range of benefits (public transport ticket, job bike, myClubs, quarterly company parties, and more!)
Working site in 1070 Vienna and 3310 Herzogenburg
The minimum salary for this position, according to the collective agreement, is €3.154,94 gross per month. - fair pay is important for us so of course we compensate according to your qualifications!