Technical Procurement Manager - Consumer Goods (all genders)

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Want your story to be part of our story?

When children take charming schleich® figures and playsets into their hands, they embark on adventures into wonderful fantasy worlds. Every dinosaur, every elephant, and every fairy is the beginning of an exciting new story. Our vision: Shaping storytellers for life. And your story starts right here.


Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story.

We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.

Working at Schleich. Make your mark.

Technical Procurement Manager - Consumer Goods (all genders)
Please note that this position is based in Munich and follows our hybrid working model. Relocation support is not offered.

The following adventures await you at Schleich:

Strategic & technical purchasing development

  • Creation and further development of technical procurement strategies, taking into account manufacturing processes and tool requirements
  • Independent performance of technical market analyses to identify new manufacturing processes and technologies
  • Establishment and development of new suppliers with a focus on technical performance, innovation potential, and long-term cooperation

Operational technical purchasing & project support

  • Responsibility for the procurement of tools and technical components in close coordination with the technical team and quality assurance
  • Preparation and execution of technical price and contract negotiations
  • Participation in CAPEX projects, in particular in the selection and procurement of capital goods and the technical evaluation of offers
  • Planning and implementation of production relocations, including evaluation of technical and economic conditions

Process optimization & internal cooperation

  • Optimization of technical purchasing processes in the SAP system to increase efficiency, transparency, and process reliability
  • Close cooperation with internal interfaces to ensure technical requirements and smooth implementation

Your story so far:

  • You have successfully completed a technical degree or comparable qualification
  • You have several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing in the consumer goods industry
  • You have comprehensive knowledge of the procurement market and new developments
  • You have very good IT skills (Microsoft Office applications) and extensive knowledge of SAP, especially SAP R3
  • In addition, you have very good negotiation and contract law skills
    You have very good English skills and a good knowledge of German

No kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards:

  • Work in a dynamic, diverse environment that offers individual career and development opportunities. All our employees also have access to numerous online courses via our training platform
  • Let’s write the Schleich story together. Be part of a motivated team of people who support and inspire each other and celebrate success together
  • We aim to please. We offer an attractive, fair salary with additional benefits that are regularly reviewed and updated
  • Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
  • Appetising. You will receive a food allowance of up to €75.00 net per month
  • Every hero must retire one day. That’s why we offer a company pension scheme
  • You can also enjoy great discounts on our schleich® products – a great bonus for kids and adults alike
  • Save even more with corporate benefits and discover a world of exclusive discounts for various brands and activities
  • Speaking of savings, we’ll also subsidise your bicycle lease to make it easier for you to travel to our beautiful office in Munich
  • And what about your adventures outside of Schleich? You can count on 30 days of paid leave per year and a hybrid working model with no core working hours

Would you like to play a part in our story?

We look forward to receiving your online application. It’s speedy, simple, and secure – your personal data is safe with us. Your CV/resume is all we need.

Got questions about what the role involves? Want to check the status of your application? Lena will be glad to assist you further: lena.meusel@schleich-s.com