Indirect Procurement Category Buyer
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Our Mission
At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.
We are more than 10.000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 2.8 billion euros (in 2022). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.+
To strengthen our BeLux team in Groot Bijgaarden, we are looking for a:
Procurement Buyer – Indirect Purchasing
What will you do?
1. You are responsible for the professional procurement of different indirect Purchasing categories linked to Operations (Maintenance, Temporary Labor, Energy, Cleaning, Satety….) and contribute in defining best practices and procedures, RFPs & negotiation in alignment with internal stakeholders and in accordance with the defined Group Strategy and project priority list
2. You negotiate the larger spend and do the full contracting with the suppliers for the projects.
3. You report to the Group Indirect Procurement Manager
Who are we looking for?
4. You have a bachelor's degree or relevant experience within a purchasing department
5. You have min. 5 years of experience in a similar role
6. You dare to question processes and are willing to think along with optimizations
7. You are analytical and process minded
8. You are dynamic, very customer-oriented, proactive, well-organized, know how to set the right priorities and take initiative
9. You are able to develop strong relationships with your internal key stakeholders and understand their needs
10. You are a team player and have a positive attitude
11. You are Dutch and/or French speaking with a good knowledge of English
12. You have a very good knowledge of MS Office and are familiar with SAP
What you can expect from Puratos?
You will join a fast-growing, stable family business that has become an international market leader with a corporate culture in which innovation and entrepreneurship are part of our main priorities. You will benefit from a great deal of freedom in your work, with plenty of room for initiative.
We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal
opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.
You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:
13. Meal vouchers (8€/day)
14. Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
15. Company Car
16. 13th month pay
17. Minimum 5 training days per year
18. Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work
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