Packaging Materials Senior Buyer
International B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets with 22 manufacturing facilities all over the world.
Description of Main Activities/Responsibilities:
- EMEA Packaging Spend Management: Oversee and manage the EMEA packaging spend, working collaboratively with local procurement teams to align strategies and achieve Group objectives.
- Supplier Scouting and Selection: Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to meet the Group’s packaging needs, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and sustainability goals.
- Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal terms, including pricing, lead times, and service levels, while fostering strong and long-term partnerships.
- Spend Rationalization and Consolidation: Develop and implement strategies to rationalize and consolidate the Group’s EMEA packaging spend, driving cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Market Analysis: Conduct regular market research and trend analysis to stay informed about innovations, cost drivers, and supply chain risks in the packaging sector.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including R&D, quality, operations, and marketing teams, to align packaging solutions with business requirements.
Requirements:
- Education: Degree in Engineering, Economics, Logistics or other business-related focus.
- Professional Skills: Advanced knowledge of material technologies, packaging categories, sourcing and/or procurement.
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in purchasing roles in international (multi-sites) B2B manufacturing companies, possibly within food sector.
- Language Skills: Italian and English language knowledge are mandatory. French / German language knowledge is a highly appreciated.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially with Excel.
- Behavioral Requirements: flexible, able to connect with the internal stakeholders, Team player, self-motivated, Achievement oriented.
- Other: Available to travel across EU sites if necessary (10/20% of the time).
Informazioni sul lavoro
Tipo di contratto: FULL_TIME
Specializzazione: Ingegneria e Industria
Focus: Ingegneria & Manufacturing
Settore: Beni di consumo
Range retributivo: Negotiable
Modalità di lavoro: Ibrido
Livello di Esperienza: Mid Management
Location: Gallarate
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: AFJQLY-44418511
Data di pubblicazione: 26 giugno 2025
Consulente: Maggie Povia
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