Strategic Buyer

Our Client is a global manufacturer of ingredients for the confectionery and bakery industries. 

Responsibilities:

• Involvement in development of global purchaising strategy.
• Co-develop and carry out sourcing strategies and cost saving plans with stakeholders in key categories.
• Optimize current material portfolio.
• Optimize the global supplier portfolio focusing on risk assessment and cost down to secure our strong market position.
• Proactively supporting development of new products.
• Create, develop, optimize and maintain good and effective supplier relations.

• Preferably has a bachelor´s or master's degree, in Supply Chain/Procurement.
• Have a minimum of three years’ experience within strategic procurement. It would be an advantage to have experience from food manufacturing industry or a FMCG procurement organization.
• Thrive with interdisciplinary collaboration, and your impact and strong communicative skills ensure the successful implementation of cost optimization projects.
• Is a team player and understands the importance of cross-functional collaboration with a focus on optimization in an internationally based company.
• Is proactive and energetic – eager to create strong and measurable results.
• Meets tasks with a structured and responsible approach.
• Fluency in English, both in verbal and written form.
• Has experience with ERP systems.

Offer:

• Stable employment based on an employment contract.
• Attractive salary commensurate with the candidate's experience and competence.
• Possibility to work in hybrid mode after a probationary period.
• Benefits (social fund for employees, private medical and life insurance).
• Work tools.
• Opportunities for professional development.