Country Procurement Buyer

At GBfoods, we offer culinary solutions across Europe and Africa, featuring prestigious local brands such as Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia, and Blå Band, among others.

Our Purpose, “Celebrating local flavours,” aims to empower local communities and highlight their authentic tastes. Many of our brands have been cherished in consumers' kitchens for over a century, becoming deeply rooted in local cultures.

With a turnover of approximately 1.4 billion euros and a team of around 3,600 employees, we are the preferred choice for millions of consumers.

We are seeking a passionate and talented individual to join us as a Country Procurement Buyer . This role involves deploying effective Category Management Strategies at the country level, collaborating with Category Managers at Head Office and the Africa Strategic Business Unit, and identifying local sourcing opportunities to enhance business performance.

• Mapping and assessing local sourcing to inform and enrich Category Management Strategies
• Ensuring the efficient deployment of Category Strategies as the main point of contact with suppliers during execution
• Managing local purchases not covered by Category Management, including scouting, tendering, contracting, and supplier relationship management
• Overseeing Material TCO and budgeting
• Managing Supplier Relationships, including performance monitoring and KPI management
• Vendor homologation and master data management in ERP for all categories at the country level
• Driving efficiency projects
• Managing the execution of Innovation initiatives

Ideal Educational Background, Experience, and Languages

• University degree or engineering diploma
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar procurement role within a multinational or international market, including imports management
• Fluency in English and French
• Valuable knowledge in packaging

Other Key Competencies for Success

• Transformational mindset
• Analytical skills, fact-based decision making
• Ownership and accountability
• Proactivity
• Flexibility and adaptability

What Can You Expect from Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, multicultural, and modern environment. We promote innovation, teamwork, and prioritize health and sustainability in our strategy. At GBfoods, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. You will have opportunities to grow your skills and career within a well-established industry leader, enjoying a range of employee benefits such as :

• Breakfasts
• Corporate Gym
• Flexible compensation
• Free products from our brands
• English and cooking lessons

And much more!

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