Global Lead Buyer – Raw Material
- Location:
-
Switzerland jobs
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary
- Company:
- Humanis AG
- Job type:
- Permanent jobs
- Date posted:
- 22/11/2009 18:02
- Job id:
- 45865780
- Contact:
- Please click on the Apply online button below
- Ref:
- Totaljobs
Think local – act global
Our client is a leading global player in the consumer goods sector. The company is about to expand the Group Procurement Department, taking a systematic, cross-functional approach to generating significant bottom-line savings by consolidating sourcing at group level. In anticipation of the further expansion of the Group Procurement Team based in the German-speaking area of Switzerland, we are looking for a (f/m)
Global Lead Buyer – Raw MaterialIn this strategically important position you will be the person who is responsible and accountable for your segment world-wide. You will be in charge of the major product group within the raw material segment. You will organise purchases of these products at group level and will devise and implement the strategy to optimise Total Cost of Ownership and generate ambitious savings for the group. In your role as an international project leader, you will secure the commitment of local companies, allowing you to pool and bundle local procurement volumes, share best practice and cut costs. You will be the driving force behind fostering insight about expenditure at group level and transparency across markets in terms of cost and profitability. By establishing close relations with key stakeholders on the different production sites, you will secure their commitment to run production with globally sourced material that provide equal quality but generate less costs. In addition you will develop and implement consistent contracts with suppliers and support local procurement.
To succeed in this position, you will need to have at least three years of international experience in strategic procurement of raw material – ideally in the beverage industry – and an advanced commercial background equivalent to a Master’s degree. You also have a successful procurement record in a multinational matrix organisation and know-how in international negotiations as well as expertise in managing internal customers and external supplier relationships. You show clear evidence of a strategic and analytical mind-set, but are also action-orientated and able to implement plans. As regards communication skills, you are able to sell your messages in a trustworthy, positive manner and you have a fluent written and spoken command of English. In addition you are willing to spend 50% of your work time travelling.
To apply, please e-mail Thomas Muhmenthaler or Bruno Benedetto by clicking on the apply button below with your full CV and certificates and diplomas plus an indication of your expected salary.
