Senior Buyer - Packaging Plastic PET Preforms & Bottles

Suntory Beverage & Food Benelux; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Beverage & Food Benelux is seeking a Senior Buyer - Packaging Plastic PET Preforms & Bottles to lead the strategic packaging category and set standard budget prices. You will monitor PPV and drive negotiations to meet financial targets.

In this role you will collaborate across finance, supply, quality, innovation and ESG, conducting regular supplier reviews and applying SRM methodologies to optimise performance and sustainability. Strong English is required; French/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• Experience in Procurement or Supply Chain; packaging industry knowledge is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office and Procurement IT tools.
• Demonstrated negotiation, communication and interpersonal abilities; collaborative team spirit.
• Agile, flexible, analytical, organised; able to meet deadlines.
• Curious, proactive and genuinely interested in categories.
• Fluent in English; French/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set standard budget prices for the assigned sub‑categories and monitor PPV.
• Achieve financial targets through negotiation and cost/value optimisation.
• Own a strategic packaging category with impact across finance, supply, quality, innovation and ESG.
• Define and execute category strategy; lead supplier negotiations and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement across the packaging value chain.
• Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers and monitor KPIs incl. SLA compliance.
• Leverage SRM 80/20 analysis to evaluate supplier performance and plan actions; follow up.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Analytical mindset

Organisation

Proactive approach

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

Procurement IT tools

Job description

You have a strong interest in Procurement and have gained solid experience in the field, ideally within an FMCG environment.

You are comfortable managing supplier relationships and working in sourcing activities, negotiations and tender processes. Your background has enabled you to develop a strong understanding of procurement fundamentals as well as the ability to balance business needs, suppliers’ performance and operational priorities.

You possess strong communication and negotiation skills and enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders across functions, sites and cultures. You are recognised for your analytical mindset, organisation, accountability and proactive approach.

You are able to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders and feel comfortable acting as an interface between multiple teams and business priorities.

You are curious, adaptable and eager to learn. You thrive in dynamic environments where agility, collaboration and continuous improvement are key to success.

You have experience working in international environments and demonstrate a strong level of professional English. French and/or Spanish would be a plus.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Buyer - Packaging Plastic PET Preforms & Bottles, reporting to the Procurement Category Manager, you will set standard budget prices for the assigned sub‑categories and monitor Purchase Price Variance (PPV). You will achieve financial targets for your portfolio through negotiation activities and proactive cost and value optimisation initiatives.

You will take full ownership of a strategic packaging category with a strong impact across finance, supply, quality, innovation, and ESG.

From defining and executing our category strategy to delivering financial performance, you will lead suppliers’ negotiations and performance management while driving continuous improvement across the entire packaging value chain.

You will conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers and ensure close monitoring of quality performance and KPIs, including SLA compliance. You will leverage SRM methodologies to evaluate supplier performance using an 80/20 approach, define action plans, and ensure systematic follow‑up throughout the year.

With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, you will be a cornerstone of our Suntory Beverage & Food Europe packaging network and play a key role within our procurement team, proactively contributing to securing competitive advantage and long‑term business success.

ABOUT US

Suntory Beverage & Food Europe is one of the leading soft drinks companies in Europe. We rely on employees who are passionate about their profession. We are responsible for the growth of legendary brands such as Orangina, Schweppes, Trina, La Casera, Oasis, Pulco, Ribena, and Lucozade.

We offer our employees an environment where they can thrive, develop their skills and build their careers. We are an inventive and daring company, with genuinely human and responsible values. With our unique mindset and energy, we are committed to promoting positive and sustainable activities and lifestyles, with respect for the environment and people.

YOUR PROFILE

• Academic background in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or a related field.
• You have experience in Procurement or Supply Chain. Knowledge of the packaging industry will be an advantage.
• You are proficient in MS Office and Procurement IT tools.
• You have demonstrated strong negotiation skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and a collaborative team spirit.
• You are agile, flexible, analytical, organised, and able to meet deadlines.
• You are curious, proactive, and genuinely interested in your categories.
• Fluent in English; French and/or Spanish is a plus.

Opportunity available as soon as possible in one of our European offices Neuilly-sur-Seine (France), Uxbridge (UK), Madrid (Spain) and Amsterdam (Netherlands).

OUR INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT COMMITMENT

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodation as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.