Expert Global Procurement Food (mfd) (Limited Contract)

METRO / MAKRO; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global wholesale provider in Düsseldorf is looking for an Expert Global Procurement Food to enhance their Canned Goods segment. The role involves analyzing market trends, negotiating global service contracts, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure a competitive product range. Candidates should ideally have a university degree, over 2 years of experience in FMCG, and strong negotiation skills. Hybrid work is not available, and the position offers a full-time contract with various employee benefits.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days of holidays

Health days with wellness checks

Free gym and sports classes

Discounted meals at canteen

Good transport connections

Company pension plan

Daycare centers for children

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience in buying food commodities/FMCG internationally.
• Strong interest in food product development and understanding of HoReCa customer needs.
• Proven track record in category management and condition-based supplier negotiations.

Aufgaben

• Analyze international market trends and derive business solutions.
• Develop and implement the Global Own Brand Range in 22 countries.
• Negotiate global service contracts with strategic suppliers.

Kenntnisse

English Speaking

Category Management

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Ausbildung

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office (especially Excel)

Jobbeschreibung

In the global headquarters we source a selection of goods that are offered to and sold by all our country subsidiaries worldwide. For our Food segment of the business we are currently looking for an Expert Global Procurement Food (m / f / d) for Canned Goods who brings our assortment to the next level and drives business growth. You will be a part of our department that unites Global Sourcing with Business Development and centers around a holistic procurement approach. You will benefit from an agile and collaborative environment where you can contribute with your own ideas while growing professionally and personally.

Where your expertise is needed

• You analyze the international market trends align with the sourcing teams in our countries and derive creative and beneficial business solutions.
• Develop negotiate and implement the Global Own Brand Range in our 22 countries.
• Coordinate cross functional teams (Packaging Quality Supply Chain Marketing) through the Own Brand process.
• Align with our country subsidiaries to harmonize the product range and leverage scales.
• You keep close track on supplier production capacity and coverage rate and check e-sourcing status and report data base (prices volumes supplier contracts).
• Negotiate global service contracts with strategic suppliers delivering year on year incremental investments against services designed to drive joint business growth.
• Steer & maximize implementation of agreed services in line with countries value creation plans..
• Analyze and compare RFQ inputs from suppliers to negotiate the best quality / price ratio.
• Execute performance review meetings with all strategic suppliers.
• Review key performance indicators and ensure accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• University degree (or equivalent experience) with minimum 2 years relevant work experience preferably in buying food commodities / FMCG on an international level.
• Strong interest for food product development and good understanding of HoReCa customer needs.
• A strong negotiator with a proven track record in category management and condition-based supplier negotiations on both local and international level.
• Leadership qualities and proven skill set on how to lead diverse stakeholders without official reporting line.
• Proficient knowledge in MS Office products including Word Excel and Outlook (especially Excel at least VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables).
• Good communicator who enjoys working with customers suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Problem solving capacity and analytical thinking skills.
• Willingness to travel (trade fairs factory visits country visits).
• Fluent in English.

Additional Information

• Work-life balance : Flexible working hours in agreement with your line manager 30 days of holidays.
• Training : A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally.
• Well-being : Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being company medical care including a range of preventive services such as flu shots OTHEB employee assistance program.
• Exciting life on campus : Free gym and sports classes Rioba coffee bar canteen with discounted meals for employees many campus events.
• Discounts : discounted Jobticket as well as discounts in our wholesale stores and at many partner companies.
• Comfort : Good transport connections free parking spaces JobBike.
• Company pension plan : You will receive a contribution to your company pension.
• Family driven : Three daycare centers for children on campus support of holiday camps for children of employees.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

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