Indirect Senior Buyer

International B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets with 22 manufacturing facilities all over the world.

• Procurement Strategy: Develop and execute category strategies for indirect procurement to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency for the 12 production sites in Europe;
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with suppliers. Conduct supplier performance reviews and foster long-term partnerships;
• Negotiations: Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with business needs;
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards;
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and provide procurement solutions that align with business goals;
• Cost Management: Monitor and control spending within assigned categories, driving cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality.

• Education: Degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain or other business-related focus.
• Professional Skills: Advanced knowledge of supply chain management, sourcing and/or procurement. Ability to apply advanced analytics and Industry benchmarking techniques and tools;
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in purchasing roles in international (multi-sites) companies within manufacturing sector (mandatory);
• Language Skills: English language knowledge is mandatory. French / German language knowledge is a highly appreciated;
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially with Excel;
• Behavioral Requirements: Team player, self-motivated, desire to learn and take on new challenges. Achievement oriented (timeline driven, detail oriented, good planning, and negotiation skills). Adaptable and flexible, must be able to adapt to a fast-changing environments. Ability to build internal/external strategic relationships;
• Other: Available to travel across EU sites (max 10/20% of the time).