PpAt 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! /p h3About the role /h3 pAs a Packaging Category Manager you will be tasked with accurately procuring packaging materials at the best overall value ready for production, ensuring that quality, cost and delivery are all balanced. You will be working with suppliers covering all aspects of the purchase from putting commercial terms in place to ensuring that packaging materials are delivered as per agreed conditions. You will be managing the strategic sourcing process for specific assigned categories of packaging materials over Barry Callebaut sites primarily in Europe and Africa, as well as globally, according to the defined strategies and drive to increasingly incorporate best in class techniques and industry benchmarks. /p h3Key responsibilities /h3 ul liPrepare implement the sourcing category strategy for the materials in scope, in close collaboration with the category buyers team and Packaging Sourcing Director, to make sure that purchasing goals are well achieved, according to the business priorities, Group policies and principles. /li liAssist with the development of an Annual Savings target and the budget preparation for the following year; ensure up-to-date Savings Tracking. /li liPrepare and produce spend and market analysis across categories to determine potential opportunities regarding process/sourcing enhancement within the cluster. /li liManage and execute directly through the procurement process the materials assigned under own lead covering the relevant production sites in the assigned regions or as relevant by category: constant benchmarking, organizes requests for proposals and tenders (including compiling the relevant information: price history, quality, service for bid proposals), offers evaluation and negotiation of the best price, terms and conditions, frame agreements, in accordance with the plants’ required service level and specifications. /li liDevelop ongoing category planning to reflect changes in the supplier and industry landscape and the needs of the organization and communicate this information on an ongoing basis. /li liEnsure appropriate risk management, capacity and contingency plans for respective areas of responsibility. /li liManage the relationships with suppliers as required and appropriate and manage supplier performance through reporting and expediting all products purchased and periodical supplier evaluation. /li liEngage in productivity, cash flow, supplier reduction, supplier compliance, general analysis and innovation projects, support other projects driven by procurement, the Business Unit or another functional area with a focus on overall Total Cost of Ownership. /li liMaintain ownership and accountability for all assigned action items and follow-ups, and drive continuous improvement in processes, capabilities and systems within identified categories of spend. /li liParticipate in sourcing and category management discussions, provide category expertise, and ensure ongoing linkages with the business. /li liCommunicate and align with internal stakeholders as well as contributing to frequent cross-functional meeting (including but not limited to Quality, Supply Chain, Pricing, Marketing, RD, Operations, Finance) to ensure the necessary buy-in for the sourcing projects and to outline risks and opportunities for respective categories. /li liBe a primary contact to site(s) for the strategic sourcing of packaging; lead, control and drive improvement in the transactional buying process for respective category areas to capitalize on opportunities, drive productivity, and deliver quality and service requirements for stakeholders. /li liProactively assist Supply Chain at all plant locations with any issues relating to supply. This encompasses suppliers, purchases and policies. /li liSupport the quality complaints and claims proper communication and acceptable response from suppliers. /li liUse SAP system to manage Supplier info records; keep the SAP system updated with any supplier pricing or lead-times, execute transactional tasks (SAP system – contract management, purchase orders, and other systems as may be required, solving supplier related issues, checking invoices in case of discrepancies, etc.). /li liInitiate and follow through the supplier creation and maintenance process (vendor set-up, provide input for quality and master data validation). /li liEnsure that all contractual terms are in place with Suppliers. Integrate operationally the suppliers and contractual terms (collecting samples, assisting the QA approval process, contract implementation and monitoring etc). /li liCould be assigned to special projects as may arise. /li /ul h3About you /h3 ul liBachelor’s Degree /li liLanguage skills: English and French mandatory, additional languages an asset /li liExperience with responsibility over multiple sites /li liExperience within Manufacturing or FMCG industry /li li8+ years professional experience, out of which 5+ years of Procurement/Sourcing experience in a packaging category buyer role (corrugated, plastic film and bags, pallets, plastic buckets, paper bags, FIBCs, jute bags, labels) is a must /li liExperience using SAP is a must /li liStrategic Thinking with the ability to think creatively and drive innovation /li liStrong communication skills, written and verbal /li liAbility to confer with stakeholders at the highest levels /li liInfluential and tenacious /li liExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilities /li liSelf‑motivated and adaptable, able to work independently and strong team‑player /li liAble to prioritize and multitask in a fast moving environment /li liAbility to work under pressure and to strict deadlines /li liHigh ethics and integrity standards /li /ul pAt 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.b#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth. /b /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr