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Group Buyer Packaging Materials

A Group Buyer Packaging Materials is an analytical, commercial and strategic negotiator, responsible for the strategic procurement of our packaging categories on a group level.
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Job description

  • Working closely with different colleagues in different areas and departments within the whole Lotus Bakeries Group, you ensure that the chosen sourcing strategies are exectured accordingly.
  • You analyze market information and processes in order to develop effective sourcing strategies and action plans.
  • You work closely with your main stakeholders on translating their business strategy of existing and new product development
  • You manage packaging and supplier portfolios on a strategic, tactical and operational level while searching for new opportunities.
  • Concluding framework contracts while finding an optimal balance between quality, reliability, sustainability and total cost of ownership is also part of this role.
  • You also monitor contracts, volumes, price differences, raw material evolutions on a regular basis.
  • When introducing newly sourced suppliers, you handle their end-to-end implementation.

Profile

To be able to achieve the above and be successful in this role we believe you need to have:

 

  • A master’s degree, preferably in economics combined with 2-5 years of experience in procurement, FMCG and/or packaging is a plus
  • Good negotiation skills with an analytical mindset and a commercial feeling
  • A high value on open communication in building up professional relationships
  • An inquisitive nature that shows engagement, motivation and professionalism
  • Fluency in Dutch and English, French is a plus
  • An openness for occasional travelling and supplier visits
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"Despite the immense growth of the company I still have the feeling to be part of one big family where I can be myself,
while at the same time I’m challenged and supported to further develop my own knowledge and skills."

Testimonial - Tim De Baets

Tim De Baets

Corporate Procurement Manager

Offer

Grasp the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talents! Being part of a fast growing, international company, you will get tons of on-the-job-learning and acquire new insights. In addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit and open dialogue are our main drivers. And of course, on top of that, you can enjoy delicious branded snacks every day!

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