The job
As a Purchase Category Manager Direct, you areresponsible for the purchase of several raw materials for all European sites, rangingfrom agreements with tolling partners, to catalysts, chemicals and a largespend on vegetable oils. You are also involved in the purchase of raw materialsfor sites in US & Malaysia. In this function, you report directly to thePurchasing Manager. You will be managing a spend of about 50 mio EURO.
1. You continuously analyze market information, evaluate and advise on buying positions. You discuss your proposals and strategy with the Purchasing Manager and Business Unit Director and execute the needed actions.
2. You communicate within the organization about the latest market trends within your categories.
3. Within your own category, you identify possible vendors, negotiate and finalize corporate and/or regional contracts with vendors, communicate and implement them.
4. You gain a thorough knowledge of products, markets, suppliers and price-influencers to maximize your purchase efficiency.
5. You build, manage and maintain goodrelationships with the most important suppliers and/or strategic partners inview of optimizing the TCO.
Whom are we looking for?
You'll succeed if:
6. You are a real relationship builder which makes you the link between different internal and external stakeholders.
7. You are an excellent communicator and an enthusiastic team player.
8. You have a strong analytical mindset and are able to process a lot of information & set priorities. Based on this information, you are able to develop a strategy and adapt as needed, based on the latest information.
9. You are intrinsically interested in and aware of global economics & politics, which you follow up closely and take into account within your role.
10. You have relevant experience in a commercial role in purchasing or sales
11. You have a Master background or equal by experience.
12. You speak fluently English. Knowledge of other EU languages such as Dutch, French & German is an asset.
13. You are willing to travel to all plants in scope, for up to 15 % of your time.
Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!
What's in it for you?
Your benefits:
You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and leave scheme, along with numerous benefits such as meal vouchers, CAO90, and options for car and bicycle lease plans. Additionally, we provide a solid insurance plan that you can rely on.
Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.
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Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector.
Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 8 billion euro across 19 countries in 2023. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value-sharing model.
Avril and its 7 300 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges.
Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way.