About Us

Kijimea – From Research. For Your Life. Since our founding in 2011, we have pursued a clear vision: We want to specifically utilize the potential of the microbiota (bacteria) in our gut for a longer and healthier life - for everyone.

We achieved a first major milestone as early as 2013 with the discovery and clinical research of the unique bacterial strain B. bifidum MIMBb75 (Kijimea Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Since then, we have been able to noticeably improve the lives of millions of irritable bowel syndrome patients worldwide. Today, B. bifidum MIMBb75 is one of the most extensively researched bacterial strains worldwide. Its effectiveness and unique mechanism of action have been proven and published in numerous clinical studies – including in renowned journals such as The Lancet.

We work with leading research institutions such as Charité Berlin to investigate the connections between the microbiota (bacteria in our gut) and allergies, skin diseases, and psychological disorders. In short: we are investigating how the bacteria in our gut influence a longer and healthier life.

Today, we are among the fastest-growing healthcare companies worldwide. We reach our customers through various channels: direct communication with doctors and pharmacists, as well as print, TV, and digital marketing. To further expand our strong growth in Europe, we are looking for outstanding talents to support us in this mission. Our goal is clearly defined: by 2028, we want to make Kijimea the world's largest DTC probiotic brand, thereby giving over 50 million people a better life every year.

Does this sound exciting to you? Then apply now! We look forward to getting to know you.

Your Mission With Us

Do you ensure smooth supply chains and enjoy communicating with suppliers and colleagues? Then become part of our purchasing team and secure the availability of goods for our Kijimea products – from initial demand to delivery. Actively shape processes and contribute your ideas to exciting projects and product optimizations.

Your Tasks

As an operational purchaser, you will take on a central role in managing all purchasing activities for several of our Kijimea products.

• You are primarily responsible for the availability of your products.

• You manage operational purchasing processes from needs assessment and order management to invoice verification.

• You keep an eye on the effectiveness and efficiency of procurement processes and actively initiate and implement improvements both internally and with our suppliers and contract manufacturers.

• In doing so, you negotiate conditions and coordinate supply chains with your colleagues.

• In your daily workflow, you work closely with your team lead, direct colleagues, and colleagues from the Operations, Quality, Product Management, and Controlling departments to ensure smooth operations and secure the quality of our procurement processes.

• Exciting projects such as supporting new product launches, improving our IT tools, using artificial intelligence (AI), or digitalization round off your field of responsibility.

Your Profile

• You are a pragmatic and goal-oriented purchaser with a high degree of initiative.

• You have a completed commercial degree, e.g., in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or SCM, or a comparable vocational training, e.g., as a Kaufmann (commercial clerk), or further training as a Handelsfachwirt (certified specialist in trade).

• You already have professional experience in operational purchasing, ideally in the pharmaceutical or FMCG sector.

• You have experience in close communication and negotiation with suppliers.

• You are proficient in using an ERP system as a matter of course.

• You speak fluent German and English.

• We will further develop your skills and expertise through targeted in-house training, e.g., on products, negotiation, game theory, quality, Excel.

Our Promise

We offer you a diverse, challenging job with exciting tasks and a wide range of opportunities for development! Our innovative environment allows for your professional growth with short decision-making processes, responsibility from day one, and the freedom to forge new paths. Individual learning and real meaning await you – give millions of people a new life with your personal contribution!

Do you have any questions?
Please feel free to contact your responsible contact person directly:

FUTRUE GmbH
Vanessa Köpfler
Am Haag 14
82166 Gräfelfing
https://futrue.com

Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you.

*For reasons of better readability, the masculine form is used in this advertisement. It expressly refers to all genders (w/m/d).

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