Lead Commodity Buyer - FMCG
Our Client, an acknowledged FMCG company, a part of international group operating within food commodities trade and production, is currently looking for experienced, self-motivated candidates for Lead Commodity Buyer role.
The successful candidate will be challenged with developing sourcing strategy, as well as coordinating transition of procurement processes and implementing them to Polish subsidiary of the firm.
Client Details
Our Client is an acknowledged FMCG company, a part of international group operating within food commodities trade and production. Currently they are experiencing extensive growth, and therefore plan to reinforce their sourcing structures in Poland.
Description
- Managing all sourcing and procurement processes for assigned commodity (food sector)
- Developing and implementing sourcing strategy, working closely with sales, logistics, and financial departments
- Leading all activities related to procurement, including RFI, RFQ, market analysis, negotiations, cost reduction, or contract management, assuring the best quality and competitive advantage for the business
- Building and developing relations with key suppliers, active search for new suppliers, taking part in industry fairs
- Leading the process of competence transition from the company's foreign locations, assuring that the best practices are met
- Constantly monitoring and analyzing market trends and the stock market
- Reporting the level of achieved savings
Profile
- Higher education (preferably in Economics or International Trade)
- Minimum 5 years of experience at an independent position within direct procurement department
- Excellent understanding of food commodities markets
- Excellent analytic and communication skills
- Proven track of record in leading spend optimization projects
Job Offer
- Challenging role in multinational company
- Attractive salary with additional benefits
Location: Gdynia
Contract type: Na czas nieokreślony
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