Westfalia Fruit
Agriculture
SeniorBuyer
“Senior Buyer at Westfalia Fruit. Skills: Strategic sourcing, Supplier management, Negotiation. Develop and execute sourcing strategies. Identify suppliers”
What You'll Achieve.
Guarantee year-round high-quality produce; Optimise profitability; Drive growth; Achieve cost savings; Optimize profitability
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Fluent in English and Spanish, Procurement of perishable products background, Understanding of global supply chains, Experience in utilising data analysis, Excellent negotiation skills, Excellent communication skills, Ability to collaborate effectively, Proven track record of achieving cost savings, Proven track record of optimizing profitability
Nice to Have
Knowledge and experience of fruit or vegetable, Dutch fluency highly advantageous, Relevant degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
What You'll Do.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies
Lead supplier negotiations
Conduct performance reviews
Drive cost-saving initiatives
Drive pricing strategies
Collaborate with Quality
and operational teams
Ensure ethical sourcing
Ensure regulatory adherence
Lead development of grower profile data
Improve sourcing decisions
Improve supplier relationships
Monitor market trends
Monitor pricing movements
Monitor competitor activity
Monitor industry developments
Establish procurement processes
Establish procurement protocols
Establish best practices
Partner with cross-functional teams
Partner with suppliers
Identify new product opportunities
Support innovation initiatives
Deliver procurement reporting
Deliver procurement analytics
Deliver business insights
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Operational teams
Communication Scope
Communication skills
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