SENIOR SOURCING BUYER - CORRUGATED BOARD (W/M)

JR France; Angers; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the Dairy Industry is seeking a Senior Sourcing Buyer in Angers. This strategic role involves managing a €60+ million spend on corrugated board, developing sourcing strategies, and collaborating with various business divisions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of procurement experience, strong leadership skills, and fluency in French. Frequent international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement or industrial expertise.
• Fluency in French required.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for corrugated board.
• Manage supplier selection and performance evaluation.
• Lead a network of 12 local buyers.

Connaissances

Communication

Leadership

Strategic Vision

Adaptability

Formation

Education relevant to purchasing

Description du poste

SENIOR SOURCING BUYER - CORRUGATED BOARD (W/M), Angers

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

Job Description:

Why should you join LACTALIS?

Lactalis is the worldwide leader in the Dairy Industry with a turnover of 30 billion euros at the end of 2023.

We are rapidly growing our iconic brands such as President, Galbani, Siggi’s, Leerdammer, Stonyfield, Kraft, among others, and operate more than 280 factories across 5 continents.

Joining Lactalis Group means becoming part of a family-owned company with core values like Ambition, Commitment, and Simplicity.

This role will leverage your expertise in procurement and management of packaging projects, with support from accessible managers.

The Group’s impressive revenue growth offers challenges and career opportunities within our Procurement Organization, both in France and internationally.

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We are hiring a Senior Sourcing Buyer for packaging, responsible for a direct raw material spend of around €60+ million, leading the corrugated board category.

As part of the France Procurement team, you will collaborate across Lactalis’s various business divisions.

Reporting directly to the France Purchasing Director, this is a strategic, dynamic, and visible role focused on optimizing quality, service, costs, innovation, and cash performance within your scope.

Your Missions & Challenges:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies; lead category transformation projects.
• Gain expertise in market analysis, spend analysis, internal needs, TCO, cost-in-use, and cost models.
• Ensure CSR compliance by managing packaging development projects in collaboration with R&D, Marketing, and factories.
• Lead a network of 12 local buyers.
• Manage supplier selection, development, negotiations, and performance evaluation.
• Identify and develop supplier capabilities for competitive advantage.
• Assess supply risks and prioritize packaging security initiatives.
• Manage the procurement budget, risks, and opportunities to support Lactalis’s growth.

This position involves frequent travel abroad (approximately 20%).

What is essential for us?

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement, commodities, or industrial expertise in an international setting.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with strategic vision.
• Ability to build networks supporting business goals.
• Prioritization skills, pragmatic approach, and resilience.
• Experience or education relevant to purchasing.
• Focus on delivering value in this category.
• Ability to align strategies and stakeholders around new opportunities.
• Positive attitude, humility, adaptability, and openness to feedback.
• Fluency in French.

What's next?

Click “Apply now” to submit your application. After an initial phone interview, you will meet your future manager and our Talent Manager.

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