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Corporate Buyer

A Corporate Buyer Packaging is an analytical, commercial and strategic negotiator, responsible for the strategic procurement of our packaging categories on a group level.
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La poste en détail

  • You work closely with your stakeholders in different areas and departments within the whole Lotus Bakeries Group, helping them translate their business strategy for new and existing product development into sourcing strategies. Next, you ensure that the chosen sourcing strategies are executed accordingly.
  • You develop a category plan, resulting in a yearly action plan, and manage your appointed packaging portfolios and its suppliers on a strategic and tactical level.
  • You analyze market information and processes in order to develop effective sourcing strategies, aligned with the company’s ESG targets.
  • 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.

Profil

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

  • A Master’s degree in economics combined with 2-5 years of experience in procurement; FMCG and/or packaging is a plus
  • Strong 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 English; Dutch and/or French is a plus
  • An openness for occasional travelling and supplier visits
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"La clarté de la trajectoire de croissance de l’entreprise Lotus se reflète également dans les plans de développement personnel. Par conséquent, l’organisation, les fonctions et les tâches évoluent constamment. Je n’ai pas à me soucier de ma carrière puisque de nouvelles opportunités ne cessent de se présenter au sein de l’entreprise."

Testimonial - Thomas Delmulle

Thomas Delmulle

Operational Controlling Manager

Offre

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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