ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our European client is a mid-sized international organization operating within the sustainable energy and circular economy sectors. With multiple entities across Northern Europe, the company specializes in transforming waste and residue streams into valuable resources for applications in biofuels, feed, oleochemicals, and industrial chemicals. Driven by a strong commitment to the green transition, the organization combines entrepreneurial agility with deep market expertise. Despite its significant market presence, the company maintains a flat structure, collaborative culture, and a high degree of individual impact, offering employees the opportunity to directly contribute to growth and innovation.

The Business Development & Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)will play a key role in expanding the company’s commercial footprint by developing new sourcing channels and establishing long-term partnerships with industrial producers and suppliers. The role combines relationship management, business development, and strategic sourcing activities across international markets, with a strong focus on the DACH market and selected Northern European countries.

The position can be based in Hamburg or remotely anywhere within Germany, with regular travel to suppliers, production sites, industry events, and international partners.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Identify and develop new sourcing channels and commercial opportunities for raw materials and residue streams
• Build, maintain, and expand a strong network of suppliers and industry contacts across Germany, Scandinavia, and the Benelux region
• Develop and maintain relationships with industrial producers, processors, and key stakeholders across food, oleochemical, and related industries
• Establish long-term, relationship-driven partnerships with industrial producers and strategic stakeholders
• Negotiate commercial agreements and ensure a reliable and sustainable supply base
• Collaborate closely with external partners, subcontractors, and logistics providers
• Support the sourcing and commercialization of raw materials and by-products for applications in biofuels, feed, oleochemicals, and industrial chemicals
• Manage and develop existing customer and supplier relationships while identifying new business opportunities
• Work closely with operations, production, technical, and commercial teams across multiple business units
• Analyze market developments, supplier landscapes, and emerging opportunities
• Contribute to both sourcing and commercial activities across international markets
• Represent the company at supplier visits, industry events, conferences, and networking activities
• Support overall revenue growth and long-term supply optimization

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our German-headquartered client is an internationally operating manufacturing group with a strong footprint in the region and a commitment to operational excellence, performance transparency, and sustainable growth. In this dynamic and performance-driven environment, the Business Controller plays a critical role in managing financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and controlling activities. Reporting directly to the Director – Finance & Corporate Services, the position acts as a key business partner to senior management, supporting strategic decision-making and driving financial transparency across the organisation. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional with strong analytical capabilities and solid experience in manufacturing environments.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Provide proactive financial recommendations and strategic support to Management on budgeting, policies, and performance targets
• Support the preparation of annual business plans, long-term financial plans, and rolling forecasts
• Lead budgeting processes, establish planning assumptions, and communicate top-down targets
• Prepare and analyse monthly and quarterly financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cost & Revenue) with variance analysis and commentary
• Conduct detailed forecasting and ongoing variance analysis against budget and prior forecasts
• Oversee cost accounting, allocations, period-end closing activities, and master data integrity
• Perform cross-functional controlling for production, R&D, procurement, sales, logistics, marketing, HR, and IT
• Monitor cost structures and recommend improvements to enhance financial efficiency across the organisation
• Support project and investment controlling, including feasibility analysis and performance tracking
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure compliance with governance and ISO/QHSE standards
• Review financial data accuracy and continuously improve reporting systems and controlling processes
• Deliver regular management reports and initiate corrective actions based on performance reviews
• Contribute to ad hoc finance projects such as productivity improvement, pricing analysis, inventory review, and cost optimisation initiatives

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences: