Manuela Kusch, M.A.

Manuela Kusch, M.A.

Project Manager – SAP S/4HANA Migration @ Ritter Sport

About

Ich verbinde Einkaufsstrategie mit Transformation und messbarer Wirkung. Meine Laufbahn im Rohstoffeinkauf der Lebensmittel- und Süßwarenindustrie ist geprägt von dem Anspruch, Einkauf nicht nur effizient, sondern zu einem echten Wettbewerbsfaktor zu machen. Über mehr als zehn Jahre hinweg habe ich Organisationen aufgebaut, weiterentwickelt und auf internationale Anforderungen ausgerichtet. Dazu zählen der Aufbau eines schlagkräftigen Einkaufsteams bei RITTER SPORT ebenso wie die Transformation der Sourcing-Organisation von Yogi Tea hin zu einer globalen Aufstellung. Ich übernehme gern Verantwortung in anspruchsvollen Situationen, in denen Veränderung aktiv gestaltet und konsequent umgesetzt werden muss. Aktuell verantworte ich ein Einkaufsbudget von 171 Mio. EUR, erschließe Wertpotenziale durch starke Lieferantenstrategien, belastbare Verhandlungen und neue Beschaffungsansätze und treibe gleichzeitig Zukunftsthemen wie Nachhaltigkeit, Transparenz, Resilienz und SAP S/4HANA voran. Was mich auszeichnet, ist die Verbindung aus strategischer Klarheit, Führungsstärke und Veränderungswillen. Ich glaube an Teams mit echter Verantwortung, an klare Entscheidungen und an die konsequente Weiterentwicklung von Strukturen, um Einkauf langfristig wirksamer, moderner und zukunftsfähiger zu machen.-- -- -- -- -- -- --I build procurement organizations that create impact — commercially, strategically, and through strong leadership. With more than 10 years of experience in raw material sourcing across the food and confectionery industry, I combine operational depth with a strong transformation mindset. I have built teams, reshaped structures, and helped move procurement from local execution to global models. At RITTER SPORT, I manage a procurement budget of EUR 171 million, deliver significant savings through supplier qualification, origin expansion, and targeted negotiations, and drive priorities such as sustainability, supply chain transparency, and digital transformation. I also lead the company-wide SAP S/4HANA migration with board-level sponsorship and a planned go-live in Q2 2027. My leadership style is direct, trust-based, and empowering. I believe strong teams need clarity, ownership, transparent communication, and the confidence to challenge established ways of working. For me, procurement is about building resilient supply networks, future-ready supplier strategies, and measurable business value. I am particularly interested in the practical use of AI in procurement — for market intelligence, data evaluation, and better decision-making.

Country

Germany

City

Stadt Hamburg

Industry

Food & Beverages

Skill

Risikomanagement, Lieferantenmanagement, Leadership Management, Supply-Chain-Management, Abteilungsübergreifende Teamführung, Gesprächsführung, Verhandlungsgeschick, Teamfähigkeit, Projektmanagement, Projektplanung, Internationale Beziehungen, Produktentwicklung, Einkauf, Bestandsverwaltung, Co-Manufacturing, Vertragsverhandlungen, Process Improvement, Global Sourcing, Produktmanagement, Unternehmensstrategie

Experience

Ritter Sport

Project Manager – SAP S/4HANA Migration

Ritter Sport

LinkedIn
2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Вальденбух

In parallel to Head of Procurement role

Ritter Sport

Leitung Einkauf Rohstoffe / Head of Procurement Raw Materials

Ritter Sport

LinkedIn
2023-7 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Вальденбух

Yogi

Head of Sourcing Europe

Yogi

LinkedIn
2020-7 - 2023-6 · 3 yrs

Hamburg, Deutschland

Leadership of the Global Sourcing Team with 7 people. Work done around grower projects, direct sourcing, social certifications and long-term sourcing agreements.

Yogi

Project Manager Europe

Yogi

LinkedIn
2017-11 - 2020-7 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Hamburg, Deutschland

Project Leader for the cold drink line incl. contract negotiations and management of our 3rd party producers, qualification of new partners, leadership of the team, the complete supply-chain, implementation of product launches as well as risk mitigation and process optimization.

Yogi

Senior Buyer

Yogi

LinkedIn
2016-4 - 2018-4 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Hamburg, Deutschland

Responsible for the annual RFQ of all herbs and spices, sourcing and qualification of new vendors, support within new product developments as well as procurement of print products and trade marketing materials like displays, cups e.g..

K.-W. Pfannenschmidt GmbH

Area Sales and Purchasing Manager

K.-W. Pfannenschmidt GmbH

LinkedIn
2012-1 - 2016-3 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Hamburg und Umgebung

Responsible for Food, Cosmetics and Nutraceutical customers within DACH, Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippinen and Thailand as well as for the sourcing of new and innovative raw materials, supplier qualification e.g..

K.-W. Pfannenschmidt GmbH

Assistent Sales and Purchasing

K.-W. Pfannenschmidt GmbH

LinkedIn
2010-5 - 2011-12 · 1 yr 8 mos

Hamburg und Umgebung

Grau GmbH

Trainee as industrial clerk

Grau GmbH

LinkedIn
2007-12 - 2010-1 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Rellingen

Education

WINGS Professional Studies - Wismar University

WINGS Professional Studies - Wismar University

LinkedIn

Sales and Marketing

2011 - 2013 · 2 yrs
FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management

FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management

LinkedIn

Business Administration

2007 - 2011 · 4 yrs

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