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12month Interim_Global Buyer, Packaging/Ingredients, Amsterdam

Employer
1st Executive
Location
Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
Salary
€50 - €60 per hour
Closing date
20 Jul 2022

Job Details

Excellent 12-month global procurement buyer contract opportunity with a large FMCG company. Potential for extension of the initial 12-month contract.

Role is based in Amsterdam & offers flexible working/hybrid.

Hourly rate of ideally €50-60ph

If interested in the procurement buyer role for ingredients and packaging and you have the current right to work in the Netherlands and you're available for new contracts, please see details below and apply asap.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Conducts thorough spend analysis on ingredient/packaging sub-categories to identify new suppliers and assist/develop roadmap based on specified projects
  • Work with a cross-functional team on Ingredients/packaging harmonization projects
  • Support the category lead(s) with the implementation of sub-category sourcing strategies
  • Executes the strategic sourcing process
  • Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify and develop future cost savings opportunities
  • Works with local operations teams to reflect procurement systems with accurate pricing and onboard suppliers

Experience and Knowledge:

  • Educated to a Bachelor's degree level
  • Experience in Direct Procurement in the Food Industry
  • Sourcing/procurement/purchasing experience and knowledge in ingredients/packaging
  • Experienced in conducting supplier negotiation
  • Can effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experienced package procurement solutions (Ariba, Coupa, SAP, etc.)
  • Proficiency in spreadsheet software (i.e., Microsoft Excel)
  • Motivated-self-directed, detailed oriented, and high ownership

Competencies:

  • Category expertise
  • Contract Negotiations, Contract Management, and Supplier Relationship Management
  • Project Management
  • RfQ development & Execution
  • Experienced with procurement system(s)
  • E-Auctions
  • Analytical

Company

1st Executive

1st Executive are the forefront of 'Search' within the Procurement sector operating UK & Europe wide. Our focus in in interim management and permanent recruitment ranging from Senior Buyers through CPO's

At 1st Executive we understand that businesses are driven by people. We work in partnership with our clients to ensure that they improve the performance of their organisation through the right people. Our clients are organisations who are widely regarded as the most attractive to work for in their sector, consisting of FTSE 100 / Global 500 organisations as well as dynamic , growing consultancies. They are diverse in their sectors, covering FMCG, Financial Services, Manufacturing and Technology to name a few.

Our approach is professional, knowledgeable and above all, successful. This is why we are the partnership of choice for many of the UK's most prestigious organisations when it comes to finding the right person for the job.

Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 (0) 84321 630 30
Location
Connaught House
Portsmouth Road
Ripley
Surrey
GU23 7JY
United Kingdom

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