At Newrest, we move forward thanks to those who get involved, take initiative, and strive to improve. 

Join a dynamic team with an entrepreneurial and energetic mindset, where decisions are made quickly without fear of failure. At Newrest, everyone contributes to the growth of the Group. Here, hands-on experience counts: even the CEO pushes trolleys.

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 :

• Main activity : Airline Catering
• Key clients: United Airline, LATAM, Saoudia, Egypte Air… 
• 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

• Define and implement the procurement strategy for Germany across Food and Non-Food categories. related to the budget and group Strategy.
• Build a high-performing procurement organization aligned with business objectives.
• Develop long-term sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships.
• Drive procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Cost Optimization & Financial Performance

• Deliver a 5% reduction in procurement spend over the next five years.
• Lead and optimize theoretical food cost management.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through:
• supplier consolidation,
• strategic sourcing,
• product standardization,
• recipe optimization,
• international sourcing,
• logistics optimization.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and implement corrective action plans when necessary.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• the Executive Chef,
• Commercial Department,
• Operations,
• Finance,
• Supply Chain teams.
• Support recipe and menu optimization initiatives to improve profitability while maintaining product quality and customer experience.
• Partner with commercial teams on customer tenders and business development opportunities.

Supplier Management & Sourcing

• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships in Germany and internationally.
• Secure supply continuity in a volatile and inflationary market environment.
• Negotiate framework agreements and key supplier contracts.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, food safety, sustainability, and corporate standards.

Leadership & Governance

• Actively contribute as a member of the country leadership team.
• Provide strategic input to support business growth and operational performance.
• Lead change management initiatives and foster a performance-driven procurement culture.
• Develop, mentor, and strengthen local procurement teams.

Candidate Profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Food Industry Management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic procurement roles, ideally within:
• inflight catering,
• food manufacturing,
• hospitality,
• food service,
• or international operational environments.
• Strong expertise in Food Procurement.
• Proven experience building procurement strategies and delivering measurable savings programs.
• Strong business acumen with a good understanding of culinary, operational, and commercial challenges.
• Comfortable operating in multicultural and fast-paced international environments.

Key Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• High-level negotiation skills
• Financial and analytical capabilities
• Project and change management
• Results-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial and hands-on approach

Languages

• Fluent German – mandatory
• Fluent English – mandatory
• 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.