Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment — Germany & DACH
Specialist supply chain and procurement recruiter in Germany
Nigel Wright Group is a specialist procurement and supply chain executive search firm operating across Germany and the DACH region. As a trusted partner for supply chain and logistics executive recruitment, we support businesses in identifying top talent for key roles. Clients benefit from our industry expertise, extensive network, and high standards of service to secure the best procurement and supply chain professionals for their organisations.
We place supply chain and procurement professionals in a wide range of leadership roles, from category manager and supply chain manager positions to chief procurement officers, as well as other C-suite and director-level appointments. Our work includes permanent and interim recruitment, alongside broader consulting support such as strategic talent mapping, succession planning, and employer branding. These services ensure our clients remain competitive and future-ready.
If you are looking for support with procurement and supply chain recruitment or would like to know more about our recruiting services, please contact us or use the chat function below to speak with one of our consultants. Candidates can explore the latest vacancies on our website. We also welcome CV submissions from professionals seeking new opportunities in Germany and the wider DACH region.
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Our supply chain and procurement recruitment track record in Germany
Nigel Wright Group has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality recruitment solutions across logistics, procurement, and supply chain disciplines in Germany and the wider DACH region. Our experience spans interim and permanent placements at all levels, including several senior leadership roles across manufacturing, retail, FMCG, and industrial sectors.
We work with large multinational organisations, specialist mid-sized firms, and high-growth businesses, helping them find professionals who can drive operational excellence and deliver commercial value.
Logistics leadership and interim support
Our track record in logistics recruitment includes the placement of senior operational leaders, such as a Head of Logistics at Soennecken and an Interim Head of Logistics at Krüger. Both roles required candidates with significant experience managing warehousing, distribution, and transportation networks across Germany.
Similarly, we delivered interim logistics expertise to Grover, placing two Interim Project Managers for Logistics & Supply Chain to oversee warehouse automation and last-mile delivery optimisation during a period of rapid growth.
In the consumer sector, Weleda appointed an Interim IT Logistics Consultant and Project Manager and a Head of Logistics Services, reflecting our ability to support logistics transformation and infrastructure development within global supply chains.
Additionally, Hasbro selected us to appoint a Distribution Centre Lead in Germany, a role critical to overseeing inventory flow and B2B fulfilment operations for a major toy manufacturer.
Supply chain strategy and demand planning
Our supply chain recruitment experience spans strategic and operational roles, including demand planning, material flow, inventory strategy, and service excellence.
Highlights include placing a Supply Chain Manager and an Interim Supply Chain Manager at Trioworld Höxter, where leadership was needed to improve performance across the end-to-end supply chain.
We’ve helped clients such as Andros and Char-Broil hire Demand & Supply Planners, ensuring stable product availability and responsive forecasting capabilities.
In the same domain, Refresco appointed a Deputy Head of Demand and Supply Chain through Nigel Wright, supporting the operational backbone of this major beverage producer.
Other notable placements include a Supply Planner at Suntory Global Spirits, a Senior Planner at Archroma, and a Supply Chain Material Planner at NIDEC GPM — each appointment addressing specific business challenges related to stock management, supplier performance, and production scheduling.
Procurement and Sourcing
In procurement, we’ve delivered both interim and permanent hires across strategic sourcing, category management, and purchasing operations. Our work with Weleda included securing a Head of Indirect Procurement, as well as leadership support for logistics services.
Calumet Photographic benefited from our expertise when hiring a Head of Purchasing to drive procurement efficiency and cost management.
For project-based needs, Schleich relied on Nigel Wright to appoint an Interim Procurement Specialist, an Interim Procurement Manager, and an Interim Supply Quality Manager, reflecting our capacity to scale support within large procurement functions.
Elsewhere, C.Bechstein hired a Group Procurement Expert, and Lotus Bakeries appointed a Corporate Raw Materials Buyer, demonstrating our strong footprint in food and consumer goods procurement.
In strategic buying, Eurelec Trading selected us to place an International Category Buyer, while Otto Krahn engaged us to recruit an Inventory Strategist & Network Designer, combining procurement insights with supply network optimisation.
Cross-Functional Operational Roles
Many of our placements operate at the intersection of supply chain, logistics, and procurement. For example, Fresh Solutions recruited an Interim Head of Operations and Supply Chain to oversee business continuity across sourcing, warehousing, and transportation.
Diptyque appointed a Head of Operations to drive end-to-end efficiency across the German operation, including fulfilment, distribution, and supplier performance.
Through every assignment, Nigel Wright Group delivers specialist knowledge, speed, and precision — matching clients with professionals who bring the technical skills and leadership acumen needed to deliver transformation and growth. Whether you're seeking permanent talent or interim support, we are proud to be a trusted partner for logistics, procurement, and supply chain recruitment in Germany and the DACH region.
Searching for supply chain and procurement recruiters in Germany?
We are Europe’s leading procurement and supply chain executive recruitment firm for the consumer industry, helping businesses build resilient supply chains, enhance strategic sourcing capabilities, and improve supplier relationship strategies through the appointment of suitable candidates committed to delivering long-term value.
If you need a recruiter for logistics, procurement or supply chain talent, please contact us via the email address below. A member of our team will respond on the same working day and connect you with the appropriate logistics, supply chain and procurement executive recruiter.
Executive Recruitment | Supply Chain | Procurement | Logistics | Contact Details
Düsseldorf Office
Telephone: +49 211 8823 0897
Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com
Address: Benrather Karree, Benrather Strasse 18-20, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany