Category Procurement Manager Amersfoort • Yacht

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FrieslandCampina levert consumentenproducten als zuiveldranken, kindervoeding, kaas en desserts in een groot aantal Europese landen, in Azië en in Afrika. Ook worden producten geleverd aan professionele afnemers, waaronder room- en boterproducten aan bakkerijen en horecabedrijven. Daarnaast produceert FrieslandCampina ingrediënten en halffabricaten voor producenten van kindervoeding, de voedingsmiddelenindustrie en de farmaceutische sector wereldwijd.

The Category Procurement Manager Packaging general is responsible for the End to End global strategy and sourcing of pallets, big bags, kraft bags, labels, adhesives and glues). As the Category Procurement Manager General Packaging, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives, fostering supplier relationships, and optimizing costs & value within those categories. You will be responsible for overseeing the procurement processes on a global scale, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and maximizing value for the company by driving initiatives (incl. innovation work) within the Packaging landscape.

Accountabilities

-    Establish strategic procurement category management on the portfolio (incl. building and implementing strategies)

-    Advise Business stakeholders on sourcing approach, supplier management and internal/external insights

-    Deliver on Procurement KPIs (e.g. non-exhaustive list : hard savings, value added, contract coverage, Supplier Relationship Management, value pipeline, vendor reduction …)

-    Execute tenders and prepare for implementation

-    Plan & forecast Procurement activities

-    Keep knowledge & expertise on the categories up-to-date to drive innovation & contribute to FrieslandCampina’s competitive advantage

-    Manage risk & Compliance (incl. data privacy)

Stakeholders

-    Strategy alignment with BG leadership teams

-    Local/regional Business Procurement who will drive execution of your tenders

-    Direct material and full packaging category procurement team

-    R&D

-    Suppliers

Candidate requirements

·    Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience specifically in the field of Packaging procurement and preferably in pallets, big bags and kraft bags

·    Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus)

·    Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master's degree or professional certifications is a plus.

Temp. replacement for maternity leave-the role is possible not to be extended

-No ZZPs/freelancers

-WFH (2 days in office-3 from home)

-Contracted for this period by Yacht for hours: 28-32

-Expertise needed from 7-10 years

-Big plus if the candidate has: Category experience, packaging experience, stakeholder management skills, strategic procurement exp.

-English is required

Waar je gaat werken

FrieslandCampina levert consumentenproducten als zuiveldranken, kindervoeding, kaas en desserts in een groot aantal Europese landen, in Azië en in Afrika. Ook worden producten geleverd aan professionele afnemers, waaronder room- en boterproducten aan bakkerijen en horecabedrijven. Daarnaast produceert FrieslandCampina ingrediënten en halffabricaten voor producenten van kindervoeding, de voedingsmiddelenindustrie en de farmaceutische sector wereldwijd.