Global Category Manager - Ingredients
A leading FMCG company are going through a Global Transformation in their procurement department, moving their strategic procurement function to a new hub in Amsterdam. They are an international food production company with 20,00 employees working across 150 countries worldwide!
They are looking for 3 Global Category managers in ingredients to join the brand new procurement function in the Netherlands. It is an exciting opportunity to start with a new team and build the direct procurement categories from scratch!
The Role:
- Responsible for the creation and implementation of strategies for the Ingreidents Categories
- Responsible in executing and managing purchasing for the Ingredients Categories
- Responsible for negotiating and business planning with suppliers
- Manage supplier relationships, ensuring continuous performance improvement
- Leading the cost unit optimisation and presents progress in the monthly business review
Skills and Experience Required:
- 5+ years of procurement experience
- Good negotiation, organisation skills
- A good leader and influence
- Fluent in English
- We are looking for someone with strong leadership capabilities who can manage stakeholders and implement new purchasing strategies, someone who demonstrates pro-activity and takes initiative.
You are action-oriented and results-driven and have a passion for focusing on continuous improvement and innovation.
What this Job Offer you:
- Significant responsibility with an industry-leading firm
- Quick progression opportunities
- World-class facilities
- Stability
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