Sodastream: Procurement Buyer
Core
Sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations for raw material categories including plastics, bottles, and food raw materials to ensure supply continuity and cost optimization.
Role type
Procurement Buyer (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Supply continuity and cost-optimized raw material supply for SodaStream beverage operations
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (Beverage) / Strategic Sourcing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations, contract development, supplier relationship management, market trend analysis, risk management, procurement execution, compliance management, cost optimization
Preferred skills
Experience in global/matrix organizations, manufacturing/operations/supply chain background
Technologies
RFQs, RFPs, KPIs, Purchase Order systems
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing processes including RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and selection; Drive cost-saving and value-creation initiatives; Manage supplier performance via KPIs; Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and R&D teams; Support supplier risk management and business continuity; Ensure compliance with procurement policies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC