Raw Materials Buyer

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Our client is a $2,2 Billion subsidary of a Large Global Multinational and the leader in their field. Currently we are searching for a Raw Material Buyer, based at our manufacturing facility in Etten-Leur. This role has a European scope and an attached spend exceeding €100MM.

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for an adequate supply of all raw materials to our production facilities throughout Europe. They are instrumental in driving company savings initiatives and with supplier and internal customer input they develop and implement strategies, operating plans, and contingency plans to meet company objectives. They need to make sure that contracts are in place for each material with selected suppliers and that optimal quality / quantity, cost, delivery and other terms and conditions are met. Ensures communication and alignment with our business partners and leads supplier development initiatives.

-Leads supplier development - regular supplier evaluation meetings, project reviews, innovation meetings, sets goals to suppliers to improve their performance (innovation, cost, quality, service). Drives continuous improvement initiatives

-Identifies, develops, and leads company savings initiatives to meet overall company goals.

-Participates in the development of sourcing strategies and negotiates contract conditions with suppliers; involves the appropriate internal stakeholders. Conducts tenders (including e-RFP's).

-Responsible for monitoring commodity price movements.

-Risk Management Initiatives - Execute ESM audit plan, deliver contracts coverage goal, implement action plans to mitigate supply disruption risks, single source plans, sustainability/social responsibility.

-Manages and resolves material quality and service issues.

-Cost management - identifies and breaks down the cost items in order to provide financial forecasts (Budget, LE's).

-Evaluate material portfolio - identify opportunities to reduce complexity and challenge the business from adding complexity

-Actively maintains market knowledge base (supply/demand/pricing).

-Builds network with Internal stakeholders, including the EU procurement teams, partner with internal stakeholders & suppliers to drive growth through innovation.

-Creates SAP contracts/POs for packaging materials, creates master data.

-Minimum Bachelor degree, Engineering preferred. Studies in Agriculture or Food science a plus.

-Fluent in English. French or German is a plus.

-Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

-International experience is an advantage; Manufacturing/plant experience and/or experience in other GSC functions is an advantage.

-Strong negotiation and communication skills.

-Self-motivated and able to work in a cross-cultural environment, problem solving and strategic thinking ability, curiosity, results oriented, able to analyze and interpret figures.

-Relationship Building: Establishing trust; initiating and developing long-term relationships and networks as a key priority.

-Influence/Negotiation: Developing an environment that facilitates cooperation; seeking mutually beneficial solutions; persisting in the resolution of important issues.

-Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively other functions; Shows ability to communicate clearly, simply and effectively

-Sourcing and Contracting: Managing the process of finding, evaluating, engaging, contracting and managing suppliers of goods and services.

-Analytical skills, problem solving and strategic thinking ability.

-Negotiation: Developing and delivering negotiation plans to secure company interests in alignment with local, division and global business plans.

-Project Management: Planning, organizing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.

-Utilization of Procurement Processes and Tools: Leveraging procurement tools and processes to improve analytical and decision making capabilities.

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Apply online using the form below or contact for more information Anthony Blackwell on +31 (0) 13 7999200 quoting jobref. MBLA171352.

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Reference : MBLA171352