Head of Strategic Procurement (m/f/d) – Protein & Packaging

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  "name": "Head of Strategic Procurement (m/f/d) – Protein & Packaging",
  "office": "Hürth",
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  "schedule": "full-time",
  "createdAt": "2026-01-05T22:51:02+00:00",
  "seniority": "experienced",
  "department": "05 Operations",
  "occupation": "purchasing_goods_and_services",
  "subcompany": "IronMaxx Logistic & Services GmbH & Co. KG",
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