Global Packaging Materials Buyer – Strategic Sourcing Snacks

Lotus Bakeries, Milan; Lembeke; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lotus Bakeries is seeking a Group Buyer Packaging Materials to drive strategic procurement across packaging categories for the group. You will analyze markets, develop sourcing strategies, and align them with product development and business goals.

You will manage packaging and supplier portfolios, negotiate framework contracts, monitor volumes and costs, and lead end-to-end supplier onboarding while ensuring quality, reliability and cost of ownership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics; 2–5 years procurement/FMCG/packaging experience a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills with an analytical mindset and commercial sense.
• Fluency in Dutch and English; French is a plus; willingness to travel for supplier visits.

Responsabilités

• Analyze market information to develop effective sourcing strategies and action plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Lotus Bakeries Group to translate business strategy into procurement actions.
• Manage packaging and supplier portfolios at strategic, tactical and operational levels; seek new opportunities.
• Conclude framework contracts balancing quality, reliability, sustainability and total cost of ownership.
• Monitor contracts, volumes and price developments; onboard new suppliers end-to-end.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Open communication

Team spirit

Formation

Master's degree in Economics

Description du poste

Lotus Bakeries is seeking a Group Buyer Packaging Materials to drive strategic procurement across packaging categories for the group. You will analyze markets, develop sourcing strategies, and align them with product development and business goals.

You will manage packaging and supplier portfolios, negotiate framework contracts, monitor volumes and costs, and lead end-to-end supplier onboarding while ensuring quality, reliability and cost of ownership.