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About the client:
Country Procurement Buyer
At GBfoods, we offer culinary solutions across several countries in Europe and Africa, with prestigious 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 and support the communities we serve, highlighting their authentic tastes. Many of our local brands have been part of consumers' kitchens for over a century, establishing themselves as beloved and culturally rooted brands.
With a turnover of around 1.4 billion euros and a team of approximately 3,600 employees, we are the preferred choice for millions of consumers.
We are seeking a passionate and talented individual to join our team as a Country Procurement Buyer. This role involves ensuring effective deployment of 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 enhance business performance.
* Mapping and assessing local sourcing to inform and enrich Category Material Strategy
* Ensuring efficient deployment of Category Management Strategies, acting as the main point of contact with suppliers during execution
* Managing local purchases not handled at the Category Management level, including scouting, tendering, contracting, and supplier relationship management
* Overseeing Material Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and budgeting
* Managing Supplier Relationships with local suppliers, including performance monitoring, KPI tracking, and risk assessment
* 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 role within a Direct Materials Procurement function, with experience operating in international markets and multinational companies, including imports management
* Fluency in English and French
* Valuable knowledge in packaging
Other key competencies for success:
* Transformational mindset
* Analytical skills, fact-based decision making
* Leadership qualities
* Ownership mentality
* Proactivity
* Flexibility
What can you expect from us?
This is a great opportunity to join a large, multicultural, and modern environment. We promote innovation and teamwork, and prioritize health and sustainability as core aspects of our strategy. At GBfoods, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills and career within a well-established company in the industry, enjoying a range of benefits!
* Breakfasts
* Corporate gym
* Flexible compensation
* Free products from our brands
* English and cooking lessons
And more!
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