The Role
Lead procurement and supply chain operations for a fast-growing multi-site restaurant group: manage suppliers, source and qualify vendors (including international), negotiate contracts, improve forecasting and stock planning, troubleshoot delivery issues, implement scalable procurement processes, and drive automation (including AI) to ensure reliable, cost-effective supply flow across stores.
Summary Generated by Built In
Welcome to Mmaah – Germany's market leader for Korean fast food! At Mmaah, we're working on the next generation of fast food by combining the most delicious Korean flavors with operational excellence and smart technology.
If you're excited about helping build the next big player in the fast-food industry with us, this is your chance!
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Your mission:**
We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and execution-focused (Senior) Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to help us build and scale a reliable supply operation across our growing restaurant group. This role is about making sure things run smoothly behind the scenes: products arrive on time, suppliers perform, costs stay under control, and operational issues get solved before they become bigger problems.
You’ll work closely with suppliers, operations teams, and internal stakeholders across the company, managing sourcing, procurement, supplier relationships, forecasting, and supply chain coordination. From negotiating better commercial terms and qualifying backup suppliers to troubleshooting delivery issues and improving processes, you’ll play a central role in keeping the business running efficiently as we continue to grow.
This is the perfect role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, operates with urgency, enjoys solving real operational problems, and knows how to balance strong execution with strategic thinking. You pride yourself in your strong execution skills and a high sense of ownership. You follow through and make sure things get done. You should be comfortable picking up the phone, pushing things forward, and making sure no critical detail slips through the cracks.
Tasks
* Manage relationships with key suppliers and partners
* Source and qualify new suppliers, including international sourcing opportunities
* Build backup supplier options for critical product categories
* Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms
* Monitor supplier performance, reliability, and delivery quality
* Continuously improve stock planning and reduce out-of-stock situations across stores and ensure smooth supply flow
* Work closely with operations teams to improve ordering and forecasting accuracy
* Maintain and improve procurement processes and supplier documentation
* Troubleshoot supply chain issues quickly and proactively
* Plan systems and processes for scalable company growth
* Experiment and drive automation with and without AI within procurement and supply chain operations
Requirements
* You have minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or operational purchasing roles in a multi-site or fast-paced business
* You have a track record of building scalable purchasing processes and supply operations that leave no other teams waiting!
* You have experience in gastronomy, hospitality, retail, FMCG, or fast-paced operational environments
* You have a strong commercial mindset and can operate seamlessly in ambiguity.
* Your organizational and communication skills are excellent!
* You can negotiate contracts in fluent German and can easily collaborate in English
* Your analytical mindset is strong and have experience translating operational and purchasing data into insights for decision-making
Nice-to-have:
* Preferably experience sourcing products internationally, especially from Asia
* Experience implementing procurement systems, automation,
* Willing to experiment with AI-driven operational improvements
* Familiarity with scaling supply chain operations in growing companies
Benefits
* A strong brand with cult potential, made in Berlin
* A hands-on role with real responsibility from day one
* Exposure to a wide range of projects and topics
* A team that values action over bureaucracy
* The chance to grow as we continue expanding
* Fast learning and deep insights into building a highly profitable, fast-growing company
* The chance to grow with us as we continue our European expansion
* A company with strong values, great taste, and a clear vision
* Eat Korean - a whole new way of life 😉
If you like being the person who keeps things together and makes sure things actually happen, we’d love to talk. Let's build the most popular Korean Fast Food Player in Europe together!
If you're excited about helping build the next big player in the fast-food industry with us, this is your chance!
**
Your mission:**
We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and execution-focused (Senior) Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to help us build and scale a reliable supply operation across our growing restaurant group. This role is about making sure things run smoothly behind the scenes: products arrive on time, suppliers perform, costs stay under control, and operational issues get solved before they become bigger problems.
You’ll work closely with suppliers, operations teams, and internal stakeholders across the company, managing sourcing, procurement, supplier relationships, forecasting, and supply chain coordination. From negotiating better commercial terms and qualifying backup suppliers to troubleshooting delivery issues and improving processes, you’ll play a central role in keeping the business running efficiently as we continue to grow.
This is the perfect role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, operates with urgency, enjoys solving real operational problems, and knows how to balance strong execution with strategic thinking. You pride yourself in your strong execution skills and a high sense of ownership. You follow through and make sure things get done. You should be comfortable picking up the phone, pushing things forward, and making sure no critical detail slips through the cracks.
Tasks
* Manage relationships with key suppliers and partners
* Source and qualify new suppliers, including international sourcing opportunities
* Build backup supplier options for critical product categories
* Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms
* Monitor supplier performance, reliability, and delivery quality
* Continuously improve stock planning and reduce out-of-stock situations across stores and ensure smooth supply flow
* Work closely with operations teams to improve ordering and forecasting accuracy
* Maintain and improve procurement processes and supplier documentation
* Troubleshoot supply chain issues quickly and proactively
* Plan systems and processes for scalable company growth
* Experiment and drive automation with and without AI within procurement and supply chain operations
Requirements
* You have minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or operational purchasing roles in a multi-site or fast-paced business
* You have a track record of building scalable purchasing processes and supply operations that leave no other teams waiting!
* You have experience in gastronomy, hospitality, retail, FMCG, or fast-paced operational environments
* You have a strong commercial mindset and can operate seamlessly in ambiguity.
* Your organizational and communication skills are excellent!
* You can negotiate contracts in fluent German and can easily collaborate in English
* Your analytical mindset is strong and have experience translating operational and purchasing data into insights for decision-making
Nice-to-have:
* Preferably experience sourcing products internationally, especially from Asia
* Experience implementing procurement systems, automation,
* Willing to experiment with AI-driven operational improvements
* Familiarity with scaling supply chain operations in growing companies
Benefits
* A strong brand with cult potential, made in Berlin
* A hands-on role with real responsibility from day one
* Exposure to a wide range of projects and topics
* A team that values action over bureaucracy
* The chance to grow as we continue expanding
* Fast learning and deep insights into building a highly profitable, fast-growing company
* The chance to grow with us as we continue our European expansion
* A company with strong values, great taste, and a clear vision
* Eat Korean - a whole new way of life 😉
If you like being the person who keeps things together and makes sure things actually happen, we’d love to talk. Let's build the most popular Korean Fast Food Player in Europe together!
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or operational purchasing roles in a multi-site or fast-paced business
- Track record of building scalable purchasing processes and supply operations
- Experience in gastronomy, hospitality, retail, FMCG, or fast-paced operational environments
- Strong commercial mindset and ability to operate in ambiguity
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to negotiate contracts in fluent German and collaborate in English
- Strong analytical mindset with experience translating operational and purchasing data into decision-making insights
- Experience sourcing products internationally, especially from Asia
- Experience implementing procurement systems and automation
- Willingness to experiment with AI-driven operational improvements
- Familiarity with scaling supply chain operations in growing companies
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The Company
What We Do
Mmaah is a young and dynamic Korean fast food concept aiming to be the most popular Asian alternative in the quick service segment in Europe. Specializing in Korean BBQ and street food like crispy chicken and bulgogi beef, the company focuses on creating a marketable franchise solution for gastronomy entrepreneurs, blending authentic flavors with a modern, bold aesthetic.
