Global Lead Buyer

Job Description:

Nutreco is a part of the SHV family of companies whose purpose is the courage to care for generations to come. Our solutions go beyond nutrition – we provide best-in-class advice and technology to help our customers produce more sustainable food to feed the world's growing population. Feeding the Future goes beyond a purpose – it’s our passion, and we are dedicated to working across the value chain to make it happen.

We are seeking an experienced Global Lead Buyer for micro-ingredients category to coordinate purchasing activities for Nutreco worldwide. The ideal candidate will acquire raw materials in a cost-effective and timely manner while maintaining alignment with divisional guidelines and global sourcing policies.  

Job Description:
As the Global Lead Buyer, your responsibilities will include:

1. Developing and Implementing Procurement Strategies: 

• Support the creation and execution of procurement strategies and sourcing plans for assigned sub-categories, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and sustainable sourcing practices.

2. Supplier and Contract Management: 

• Develop and manage key supplier relationships, oversee supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting processes, and ensure all contracts are adequately managed, accessible, and traceable.

3. Performance Management: 

• Monitor and optimize purchasing performance to meet annual goals and KPIs, initiate improvement projects, and coordinate actions during major sourcing issues to ensure business continuity.

4. Data Analysis and Purchasing Processes: 

• Collect and analyze spend, supply market, and supplier data to optimize sourcing plans, manage procurement data in ERP systems, and ensure accurate and consistent reporting of supply market developments.

5. Market Monitoring: 

• Actively monitor supply market trends and anticipate supplier developments to enhance competitive sourcing positions in the medium and long term.

6. Compliance and Ethical Standards: 

• Ensure all purchasing processes comply with legal requirements, corporate policies, ethical codes of conduct, and sustainability standards, maintaining high levels of integrity and accountability.

7. Maximizing Business Profitability: 

• Support the development and execution of sourcing plans to secure supplies, enable regional competitiveness, and maximize profitability through effective supplier management and strategic procurement initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• A master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience, or an experienced Bachelor's degree holder.
• At least regional experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing, supplier management and resource management for a global organization is desirable.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation abilities with a demonstrated capacity to engage suppliers for complex problem-solving.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships across various functions.
• Proficient in conducting cost price analyses and make-versus-buy evaluations.
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically with attention to detail.

Global Benefits:

• A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment.
• Competitive remuneration package, private health insurance, and 30 vacation days with flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.
• A flexible work environment with the option to work from home 2 days per week

At Nutreco, we prioritize providing a seamless and engaging candidate experience. Rest assured; we endeavour to respond to all applications within 5 business days. While our typical hiring process spans approximately 4-6 weeks, please note that the timeline may vary depending on the specific role. For more information regarding this role, you can contact Eniola Apara at eniola.apara@nutreco.com In case you do apply, we would like to thank you for sharing your ambition with us!
 

Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.