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Sr. Buyer Indirect Spend Cocoa

Location: 

Douala, CM, BP 570

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

Job Description « Senior buyer Indirect Spend »

 

About the Role:

 

Line Manager           : Purchasing Manager Indirect Spend

Location                    : Douala

No of positions          : 01

Type of contract       : Full Time

 

The “Senior Buyer Indirect Spend” manages procurement for all technical, non-technical, and service spend portfolio of categories assigned, including Capex, MRO, energy, facility management, lab consumables/services/equipment, and general administrative spend. This role is part of the local plant’s Purchasing Department and the global Purchasing Organization.

 

Key responsibilities include:

 

  • Strategic sourcing
    • Analyze spend data and budgets to define appropriate sourcing strategies.
    • Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO).
    • Create action plans to reduce category costs.
  • Spot buys
    • Manage PR to PO cycle
  • Contracts management
    • Conduct contract review and submit appropriate action plan
    • Execute approved contract action plan
  • Stakeholder management
    • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs and purchasing goals.
  • Supplier Relationship Management
    • Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, and cost efficiency.
    • Maintain documentation and conduct supplier performance reviews.
  • Reporting
    • Generate regular and ad-hoc reports.
  • Compliance
    • Ensure compliance with group purchasing processes.
    • Ensure compliance and proper housekeeping of purchasing activities.

 

About You:

 

Required academic & technical qualifications

 

  • Bachelor degree / Master degree in a technical field, supply chain management, procurement, business administration, economics
  • a procurement professional certification is a strong asset

 

Essential experience & knowledge

 

  • Strong IT Proficiency; knowledge of SAP and Maximo
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • 5–10 years in indirect spend purchasing, preferably in food, pharmaceutical, or chemical industries.

 

 

Technical/Functional Competencies

 

  • Technical proficiency (e.g., SAP – Excel, PowerPoint)
  • English business proficiency (written and spoken)

 

Interpersonal / Leadership Competencies

 

  • A seasoned procurement professional with a strong background in managing indirect spend across diverse categories.
  • Demonstrates strategic thinking, operational efficiency, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers in a multicultural and dynamic environment
  • Autonomous, proactive, and results-driven, with a solid understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and supplier performance monitoring. His interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to change make him a key contributor to transformation initiatives within the purchasing function.
  • The candidate must be comfortable working in a matrix organization, collaborating with local and global teams, and navigating complex stakeholder environments. A strong sense of ethics, responsiveness, and commitment to continuous improvement are essential to succeed in this role

 

Personal style / attitude / motivation

 

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Autonomy
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Change Management
  • Adaptability
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Passionate and Enthusiastic
  • Motivated and Hardworking
  • Good Stress Resilience
  • Respect for Deadlines
  • Adaptability and Tenacity
  • Integrity, Teamwork
  • Results-Oriented
  • Responsiveness
  • Interpersonal Skills and Ability to Listen to Needs
  • Proactive and Creative

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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