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About the client:
Country Procurement Buyer
At GBfoods, we offer culinary solutions across Europe and Africa with leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia, and Blå Band, among others.
Our purpose, “Celebrating local flavours,” aims to empower local communities and highlight their authentic tastes. Many of our brands have been part of consumers' kitchens for over a century, becoming beloved and culturally rooted.
With a turnover of approximately 1.4 billion euros and a team of around 3,600 employees, we are the preferred choice for millions of consumers.
We are seeking a passionate and talented individual to join as a Country Procurement Buyer. This role involves deploying effective Category Management Strategies at the country level, collaborating with Category Managers at the Head Office and Africa Strategic Business Unit, and identifying local sourcing opportunities to optimize business performance.
* Mapping and assessing local sourcing to inform and enhance Category Management Strategy.
* Ensuring efficient deployment of Category Management Strategies as the main point of contact with suppliers during execution.
* Managing local purchases outside of Category Management, including scouting, tendering, contracting, and supplier relationship management.
* Overseeing Material TCO and budgeting.
* Managing Supplier Relationships, including performance monitoring via KPIs, service levels, and risk management.
* Vendor homologation and master data management in ERP for all categories at the country level.
* Driving efficiency projects.
* Managing the execution of innovation initiatives.
Ideal educational background, experience, and language skills:
* University degree or engineering diploma.
* At least 5 years of experience in a similar procurement role within direct materials, preferably in international markets and multinational companies, with experience in imports management.
* Fluent in English and French.
* Valuable knowledge in packaging.
Key competencies for success:
* Transformational mindset.
* Analytical and fact-based decision-making skills.
* Leadership qualities.
* Ownership and accountability.
* Proactivity and initiative.
* Flexibility and adaptability.
What can you expect from us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, multicultural, and modern environment. We promote innovation, teamwork, health, and sustainability, which are central to our strategy. At GBfoods, we celebrate diversity and support inclusion. You will have opportunities to grow your skills and career in a well-established company, along with numerous benefits:
* Breakfasts
* Corporate gym
* Flexible compensation
* Free products of our brands
* English and cooking lessons
And more!
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