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About Newrest
Newrest, a specialist in catering and Facility Management, is one of the world leaders in multi-sector catering. Driven by a pioneering “Unlimited” spirit, the Group operates in 53 countries with 60,000 employees.
Our services cover a wide range: airline catering, buy-on-board and duty-free services, restaurants, remote living facilities, railway catering, airport and highway concessions, as well as comprehensive Facility Management solutions.
More than just a company, Newrest is a true family, with 97% of its capital owned by over 700 employees.
Our activity in Germany :
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Main activity : Airline Catering
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Key clients: United Airline, LATAM, Saoudia, Egypte Air…
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Headcount : 600 people
We are looking to hire a procurement director of Newrest Germany Country.
Position Overview :
As part of the development of its Inflight Catering activities in Germany, Newrest is looking for a Procurement Director to build and lead the country procurement strategy across Food and Non-Food categories.
This strategic leadership role is key to supporting business growth, operational excellence, and profitability improvement, with a target of achieving a 5% cost reduction over the next five years while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction.
The successful candidate will join the country leadership team and play a central role in shaping and driving the procurement transformation agenda.
Procurement Strategy & Leadership
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Define and implement the procurement strategy for Germany across Food and Non-Food categories. related to the budget and group Strategy.
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Build a high-performing procurement organization aligned with business objectives.
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Develop long-term sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships.
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Drive procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Cost Optimization & Financial Performance
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Deliver a 5% reduction in procurement spend over the next five years.
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Lead and optimize theoretical food cost management.
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Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through:
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supplier consolidation,
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strategic sourcing,
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product standardization,
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recipe optimization,
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international sourcing,
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logistics optimization.
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Monitor procurement KPIs and implement corrective action plans when necessary.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Work closely with:
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the Executive Chef,
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Commercial Department,
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Operations,
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Finance,
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Supply Chain teams.
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Support recipe and menu optimization initiatives to improve profitability while maintaining product quality and customer experience.
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Partner with commercial teams on customer tenders and business development opportunities.
Supplier Management & Sourcing
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Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships in Germany and internationally.
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Secure supply continuity in a volatile and inflationary market environment.
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Negotiate framework agreements and key supplier contracts.
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Ensure supplier compliance with quality, food safety, sustainability, and corporate standards.
Leadership & Governance
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Actively contribute as a member of the country leadership team.
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Provide strategic input to support business growth and operational performance.
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Lead change management initiatives and foster a performance-driven procurement culture.
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Develop, mentor, and strengthen local procurement teams.
Candidate Profile
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Master’s degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Food Industry Management.
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Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic procurement roles, ideally within:
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inflight catering,
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food manufacturing,
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hospitality,
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food service,
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or international operational environments.
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Strong expertise in Food Procurement.
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Proven experience building procurement strategies and delivering measurable savings programs.
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Strong business acumen with a good understanding of culinary, operational, and commercial challenges.
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Comfortable operating in multicultural and fast-paced international environments.
Key Skills
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Strategic thinking
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Leadership and stakeholder management
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High-level negotiation skills
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Financial and analytical capabilities
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Project and change management
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Results-oriented mindset
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Entrepreneurial and hands-on approach
Languages
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Fluent German – mandatory
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Fluent English – mandatory
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French is a plus
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on procurement leader capable of building and driving a sustainable procurement strategy, supporting the growth of the Inflight business in Germany, and becoming a key contributor to the country leadership team.
