Purchase Manager
Core
Manage a portfolio of national and international suppliers for raw materials and packaging in the bakery industry, focusing on product leadership and sustainability.
Role type
Senior IC Purchase Manager
Builds
Fresh and Frozen Business Units in Belgium
Domain
Food & Beverage / Bakery
Required skills
Supplier management, Negotiation, Sourcing, New product development (NPD), ESG integration, Tendering, Data analysis, Stakeholder management, SAP, MS Office
Preferred skills
Passion for bakery products, Knowledge of production processes, Strategic mindset, Relationship building
Technologies
SAP, MS Office
Responsibilities
Manage active suppliers from A to Z, negotiate prices and terms, execute tenders, analyze and centralize supplier data, visit trade fairs and suppliers, prepare proposals for the executive committee
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC