Category Buyer WW –
Natural Raw Materials
MISSION:
In collaboration with the global category
manager, you are responsible for driving a fast growing category in a very
challenging and moving environment.
Facing both securitization and sustainability challenges, on top of more standard economic performance, you have to animate an extensive pool of suppliers from major corporations to local companies while reinforcing SRM to leverage partnership.
You are responsible for the definition, coordination and implementation of the worldwide strategies on the scope/segment that you have the responsibility in cooperation with a broad diversity of internal stakeholders.
RESPONSABILITIES:
Category strategy
- In collaboration with the category manager – contribute to formalize the category strategy and its roadmap in coordination with various stakeholders that you will have to align (BT/Sustainability Team/R&I incl. DIMP/Zones)
- As global category senior buyer, collaborate with all category buyers in the zones dedicated to the category
- Develop a thorough market knowledge and good understanding of the formulas natural shift challenges, and how the category can answer to it.
- Anticipate mid-term/long-term evolutions related to Regulatory and Consumer shifts
- Share global market knowledge and intelligence with zones and internal stakeholders
Scarcity & Risk Management
- Comply with risk management policy (STRONG) toward most impactful raw materials and implement BCP for your dedicated scope accordingly or diversifications
- Carry out SURE rating for your dedicated scope
- Carry out Risk supply assessment for all raw materials of your dedicated scope to monitor Anticipation RM process.
Economic Performance
- Build year N+1 purchasing action plan and lead the budget for your dedicated scope
- Manage global bids for your dedicated suppliers in compliancy with internal control guidelines
- Implement budget actions and follow-up its implementation along the year N (trend)
Supplier Management
- Manage key suppliers (KSM) while accountable for the supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Lead annual business reviews and follow-up continuous improvement plan
- With the support of the Category Manager & Director, implement long-term contract and strategic deals
CSR Management
- Follow-up the Sustainable Field projects of the category, and update their contractual frame , together with the Sustainability Team
- Contribute to master sustainability ambitions and stakes for the category
- Challenge and monitor suppliers regarding CSR capabilities
- Identify and implement relevant projects to reach 2030 targets – L4TF
REQUERIMENTS:
- Minimum 3/5 years experience as a buyer
- English (fluent)
- Agronomy or Chemistry background will be a plus
- Ability to leverage supplier relationship
- Sustainability ambition
- Strong communication skills
- Abillity to influence
- Team spirit
- Strategic vision/ results oriented