Description
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 do
Strategy & Planning
1. Support category strategy development through data analysis, supplier performance insights, and market intelligence
2. Contribute to budget planning and tracking
3. Lead supplier homologation, segmentation, and performance monitoring (KPIs, risk assessments)
4. Ensure strategies align with business priorities such as innovation, sustainability, and resilience
Operational Sourcing & Execution
5. Manage end-to-end sourcing processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP), supplier negotiations, and contract implementation
6. Negotiate pricing, service levels, and contractual terms, including ESG requirements
7. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract usage, and spend categorization
8. Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with internal teams to ensure service levels and material availability
ValueDelivery & Cost Management
9. Drive cost savings and value creation initiatives aligned with procurement targets
10. Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments
11. Contribute to financial performance (P&L impact, working capital)
SupplierQuality, Compliance & Sustainability
12. Ensure supplier compliance with quality, service, and sustainability standards
13. Partner with Quality and other teams to resolve supplier issues and drive continuous improvement
14. Support sustainable sourcing and ESG initiatives with key suppliers
Cross-Functional Collaboration
15. Work closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, Sustainability, and Innovation teams
16. Support new product development (NPD) projects, ensuring sourcing aligns with timelines, cost, and quality targets
17. Operate effectively in a matrix organization across regions and business units.
What we are looking for
18. Strong end-to-end experience in Procurement roles; FMCG and Vegetal/Cereals Category experience preferred in international/matrix structure.
19. Knowledge of procurement policies, compliance, cost optimization and supplier value creation
20. Experience running RFI/RFQ/RFP and proficient in ERP / S2P tools (SAP, Ariba, Jaggaer).
21. Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills
22. Excel and data analytics skills for cost, offer, and ROI assessments
23. Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
24. Hands-on, results-driven with solid project management skills
25. Fluent in English and Spanish. Other foreign languages (Italian, French) desired.
26. Availability to travel up to 10% of the time.
What we offer
27. Hybrid working model
28. Flexible working hours
29. Ticket Restaurants
30. Pension plan
31. Fully equipped Gym
32. Breakfast and fresh fruit
33. Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
34. Pet-friendly office
35. Celebrations & Fun
If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!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.Our CompanyAffinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint!Want to know more about us?Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates and job opportunities. You can also follow us on Instagram to learn more about life at Affinity and hear from our team.