With an annual purchasing volume in the billions, our procurement function has an international focus and operates in dynamic markets. We set high standards for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
Our Purchasing Organization
At a Glance
Raw materials
Raw milk products and ingredients used in the production of our wide range of products.
Packaging materials
Primary and secondary packaging
Co-manufacturing
Pre-packaged products under our brand or as private label items.
Indirect materials, services
Products and services that make day-to-day work easier but are not directly involved in production.
Capital goods and construction services
Purchase of capital goods and construction services.
Expert Roles in Procurement
In addition, supplier quality management, contract management, and sustainability management are firmly established as specialized roles within our procurement organization.
International Sourcing and Centralized Management
Our lead buyers consolidate demand across the group and manage international procurement activities. This ensures optimal supply and compliance with international standards – even in volatile markets. Purchasing thus makes an important contribution to the value chain.
Partnership & Expectations
We maintain long-term, transparent, and reliable relationships with our suppliers. Compliance with our Code of Conduct is a prerequisite for collaboration, as is a commitment to sustainability and a willingness to innovate.
Other areas
Onventis e-procurement platform
We maintain long-term, transparent, and reliable relationships with our suppliers. Using the Onventis eProcurement platform, we streamline and optimize our business processes, ensuring that information is up-to-date and easy to understand.
Supplier Management
We aim to effectively shape, guide, and develop our supplier relationships over the long term through our supplier management system.
Interested in working with us?
Potential new suppliers can contact us via procurement@hochland.com. For the initial review, we require not only company information but also company-specific certificates. This is the only way to determine whether the Hochland Group’s audit requirements are met.