Your RoleWe are looking for a Category Buyer for the Vegetal Origin team, who will report to the Vegetal Origin Category Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for executing category strategies to ensure compliant, efficient and value-driven procurement activities.
What you will doStrategy & Planning
Support category strategy development through data analysis, supplier performance insights, and market intelligence
Contribute to budget planning and tracking
Lead supplier homologation, segmentation, and performance monitoring (KPIs, risk assessments)
Ensure strategies align with business priorities such as innovation, sustainability, and resilience
Operational Sourcing & Execution
Manage end-to-end sourcing processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP), supplier negotiations, and contract implementation
Negotiate pricing, service levels, and contractual terms, including ESG requirements
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract usage, and spend categorization
Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with internal teams to ensure service levels and material availability
ValueDelivery & Cost Management
Drive cost savings and value creation initiatives aligned with procurement targets
Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments
Contribute to financial performance (P&L impact, working capital)
SupplierQuality, Compliance & Sustainability
Ensure supplier compliance with quality, service, and sustainability standards
Partner with Quality and other teams to resolve supplier issues and drive continuous improvement
Support sustainable sourcing and ESG initiatives with key suppliers
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, Sustainability, and Innovation teams
Support new product development (NPD) projects, ensuring sourcing aligns with timelines, cost, and quality targets
Operate effectively in a matrix organization across regions and business units
What we are looking for
Strong end-to-end experience in Procurement roles; FMCG and Vegetal/Cereals Category experience preferred in international/matrix structure
Knowledge of procurement policies, compliance, cost optimization and supplier value creation
Experience running RFI/RFQ/RFP and proficient in ERP / S2P tools (SAP, Ariba, Jaggaer)
Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills
Excel and data analytics skills for cost, offer, and ROI assessments
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
Hands‐on, results‐driven with solid project management skills
Fluent in English and Spanish; other foreign languages (Italian, French) desired
Availability to travel up to 10% of the time
What we offer
Hybrid working model
Flexible working hours
Ticket Restaurants
Pension plan
Fully equipped Gym
Breakfast and fresh fruit
Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths
Pet‐friendly office
Celebrations & Fun
We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company's success and the strength of our team. That's why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
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