Head of Sourcing, General Services

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 130’000 - 150’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Barry Callebaut, a leading manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products, is seeking a Head of Sourcing to manage procurement for general services. This strategic role requires strong analytical skills, team leadership, and a flexible mindset to optimize supplier relationships and drive value.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 6-8 years experience in relevant category management
• Experience in Digital category management
• Demonstrable track record of leading a team

Aufgaben

• Manage spend analyses and define sourcing strategy.
• Implement purchasing strategies to minimize costs.
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams for procurement.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Flexibility

Result orientation

Agility

Ausbildung

University degree

Jobbeschreibung

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At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role

We are currently hiring for our next Head of Sourcing for our General Services category. This role is responsible for strategically managing and optimizing the procurement and supplier relationships for general services that support our operations. This includes services in the area of professional services, digital, marketing, HR, office supplies, travel and other support services. Key focus of the role will be on optimizing supplier performance, reducing costs, ensuring supply continuity and driving value for the organization.

Key Responsibilities include :

Manages Spend analyses

Defines the sourcing strategy for the categories in scope above a certain value either for a global, regional or complex scope.

Implements strategies of purchasing in order to minimize the total costs of ownership

Accountability for the category in scope

Manages complex files and assigns sub-categories / projects to team members (if applicable)

Leading and managing the team

Works closely with Cross Functional Teams (Digital, HR, Legal, Marketing, CSD, etc) in order to capture the needs of cross-departments

Runs market research, RFx, tender analyses and proposes interim tender allocation focusing on cost management (TCO), negotiates commercial and legal terms with the short-listed suppliers, proposes final supplier awards and prepares/negotiates contracts incorporating CFT inputs

Follows up the Contract implementations

Manages the supplier relationships for the scope of Framework Agreements (price revisions, escalations for complaints, annual review meetings) with key suppliers

Where applicable creates system contracts, system price lists

Builds market knowledge for the categories in scope, monitors new solutions (sustainable, lower cost but still fit for use, TCO) and proposes choices to the Cross Functional Teams.

Continuously monitors / Proposes / Implements strategic changes for the scope, in the way of working

Works towards business targets (savings, category improvements, working capital)

About You

University degree

Has a minimum 6-8 years experience of relevant categorymanagement in an international environment with experience of Digital category management

Demonstrable track record of leading a team

Strong Analytical skills with an eye for detail

Flexible and agile mindset

Results Oriented

Has a can-do attitude and able to manage complexity

Has experience of managinghighly complex strategic files

Ability to effectively delivering in a time of change

Fluency in English (written and spoken)

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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