Buyer Preformed Jars F - M - X Suresnes France H/F - Groupe Bel

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you !

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project !

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Main Responsibilities

1. Procurement Performance Management
- Monitor the performance of the preformed pots category : budget, variances, and contractual coverage.
- Develop and implement productivity plans.
- Analyze spending distribution and manage indicators at Group level.

2. Procurement Strategy
- Define and deploy the procurement strategy for the preformed pots category.
- Transform the global strategy into actionable plans and operational projects.
- Integrate quality, cost, delivery, and CSR criteria into all decisions.
- Identify future needs in line with market trends, packaging innovations, regulatory changes, and industrial plans.

3. Supplier Panel Management
- Build and manage a structured and efficient supplier panel.
- Supervise performance reviews and supplier relationships.
- Implement improvement plans when necessary.

4. Mold Management
- Manage mold availability or ownership contracts.
- Oversee the procurement of new molds for new projects.
- Ensure the follow-up of preventive mold maintenance, in collaboration with suppliers and technical teams.
- Maintain an updated inventory : location, condition, lifespan, and history, in collaboration with suppliers and technical teams.

5. Negotiation and Contracting
- Negotiate supplier contracts to secure the best terms (cost, quality, delivery).
- Manage tenders in collaboration with internal clients.
- Share recommendations and decisions with stakeholders.

6. Dispute Management and Compliance
- Proactively resolve disputes between plants and suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Education and Professional Experience
- Master's degree (Bac +5) in business, procurement management, or engineering with a specialization in procurement, or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in procurement, ideally in an industrial environment.
- Knowledge of plastic materials, molding processes, and mold lifecycles (injection molding, thermoforming, IML).
- Project management skills.

Technical and Professional Skills
- Strong data analysis capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Committed, rigorous, and organized.
- Proactive and solution-oriented.

Specific Skills (Languages, Software, etc.)
- Fluent in English and French.
- Proficiency in SAP and Excel.
- Knowledge of Power BI is a plus.

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