Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Reporting to the Head of the Technical Purchasing Department at the Ferrero Arlon plant, your main responsibilities are:
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supplier Management:
* Manage supplier relationships
* Search for alternative suppliers
* Handle and follow up on complaints/disputes
Operational Management:
* Manage calls for tenders for contracts and projects
* Create purchase orders
* Verify price consistency with agreements
* Process workflows in SAP
* Draft contracts with the Legal department
* Ensure contracts are signed
* Ensure compliance and conformity of purchases within assigned categories
Implementation or Adaptation of Central Strategies:
* Deploy or adapt group strategies at the local level
* Manage local purchases in coordination with the category according to the defined RACI
* Identify cost-saving opportunities
* Conduct supplier evaluations for the Arlon site
* Participate in the implementation of new procurement tools
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:
Profile
* Master’s degree with a specialization in Purchasing/Supply Chain or equivalent,
* 3 years of experience
* Knowledge of S2P (Source-to-Pay) procurement processes: negotiation, RFI, RFQ, market analysis, risk management, pricing management, etc.
* Supplier Relationship Management
* Legal basics for contract drafting
* Fluent in English
* Strong communication skills
* Understanding of technical requirements
IT Skills
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Proficiency in SAP is a plus.
Languages
* Proficiency in SAP purchasing modules; knowledge of Ariba is a plus
* Proficient in Microsoft Office