Procurement Manager
Core
Leading sourcing, procurement, and vendor management for Chiquita's Operations and Marketing functions in Europe to ensure cost-effective, sustainable, and reliable supply of materials and services.
Role type
Manager, strategic procurement and supply chain
Builds
Supply of materials, products, and services for distribution centers, ripening centers, and marketing initiatives
Domain
Food supply chain / Logistics / Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, market analysis, inventory management, ERP proficiency, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Oracle ERP experience, experience in distribution or warehousing operations
Technologies
Oracle, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement strategies, source and negotiate with suppliers, lead contract negotiations, conduct market and commodity analyses, monitor procurement performance, ensure compliance with policies and regulations
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC