Lead Buyer Europe

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Are you the strategic thinker, relationship builder and can you navigate within a fast-paced, competitive landscape? If you're passionate about making an impact in global supply chain management, we want to hear from you!

About the job

In this role you are collaborating with the Category Manager implement strategic plans for amino acids procurement, focusing on performance improvement and risk mitigation. You support the category team in identifying potential suppliers and negotiating contracts for key amino acids sourced from Europe. Next to that, you:

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery, competitive pricing, and overall service improvement.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize strategic procurement sources.

• Participate in weekly calls with the Amino Acids team and update information through calls with local suppliers.

• Assist in supplier communication during contract validity periods and support the QA department in obtaining necessary information/documents from suppliers.

• Collaborate with operational teams to resolve quantity/delivery date issues.

What we ask

Your track record demonstrates your ability to navigate complex sourcing landscapes and deliver results. We’re looking for a new colleague that has strong analytical skills and can interpret market trends, supplier data, and internal metrics to inform strategic procurement decisions. Building and nurturing relationships comes naturally to you. And you’re an effective communicator, whether you're presenting findings, negotiating contracts, or collaborating with colleagues, you can convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Also, you have:

• At least a bachelor's degree.

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in procurement, ideally within the agriculture or food industries.
   

About Nutreco
Nutreco’s mission is to feed the future. In a world with limited natural resources, our ambition is to meet the rising food needs of a growing world population in a sustainable manner. Working for Nutreco means a fantastic position in an international working environment with lots of development opportunities.
 

Working for us is challenging, varied, and rewarding. We believe that social responsibility, transparency, and sustainability are important for long-term viability. We encourage an open culture with accessible managers, an international working environment with good development and training possibilities.
 

What we offer

• We will offer you a fulltime position, 40 hours per week.

• Competitive remuneration package with a good pension scheme.

• Responsibility for your own projects and development opportunities within the company.

• Flexible work environment with the option to work partly from home.
   

How to apply / Extra information

Are you the candidate we are looking for? We would like to hear from you! You can express your interest in this role by clicking the button “apply now’’ and we will contact you as soon as possible. For more information regarding this vacancy, you can contact Dionne Bolderheij-Mooijer (Corporate Recruiter) at dionne.bolderheij@nutreco.com. In case you do apply, we like to thank you for sharing your ambition with us!

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