Buyer Indirect Spend

About the role:

The position is responsible for indirect procurement activities (Opex and Capex) at the local plant(s). This includes technical categories such as processing equipment, utilities, civil works, and MRO. The position leads both strategic sourcing initiatives and day-to-day purchasing operations, supporting long-term programs and managing ad-hoc Opex and Capex spot buys.
Working in close collaboration with category managers and key stakeholders, the position ensures that sourcing strategies are aligned with business objectives, project timelines, and cost targets. 
In addition, the position is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the local savings program to ensure alignment with company-wide financial targets. This includes identifying and validating cost-saving opportunities, engaging stakeholders, and regularly reporting progress. The role also encompasses tracking procurement KPIs, managing supplier performance, and proactively identifying opportunities for cost optimization and risk mitigation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Represent the procurement function within the local organization, promoting sourcing best practices and demonstrating added value across technical and non-technical spend areas.
• Manage indirect technical spend (Opex and Capex), including categories such as processing equipment, utilities, civil works, and MRO
• Identify short-term savings opportunities through spot buy reduction and drive long-term value through strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and tactics in collaboration with internal stakeholders to deliver competitive advantages in cost, technology, and supplier performance.
• Lead and coordinate sourcing activities for CapEx and MRO categories, including long-range planning and hands-on execution to meet strategic goals.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to optimize specifications and ensure alignment with operational and project requirements.
• Manage medium to complex sourcing projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business needs.
• Standardize sourcing processes, negotiate supply agreements, and provide budgetary input for capital investments.
• Negotiate and manage commercial terms and conditions for supplier agreements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a local savings program, ensuring alignment with company-wide financial targets.
• Track procurement KPIs, manage supplier relationships, and proactively identify opportunities for cost optimization and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and sustainability objectives
• Stay informed on market trends, supplier innovations, and industry benchmarks to continuously enhance sourcing strategies.
• Engage proactively with internal stakeholders across functions to understand their needs, align procurement strategies with business objectives, and build trust-based relationships. Act as a strategic partner by enabling solutions rather than enforcing policies, ensuring procurement is seen as a value-adding function. Facilitate open communication, manage expectations, and drive collaboration to support successful sourcing outcomes.

About You:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within an engineering setting, with a focus on indirect spend, including technical categories such as CapEx, MRO, utilities, and civil works.
• Degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Process or Civils preferred
• Proven experience in managing sourcing activities across technical engineering / CapEx categories
• Demonstrated success in leading sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, and contract management in a multi-site or matrixed environment.
• Experience in capital equipment procurement, including RFI/RFP processes, cost analysis, and supplier evaluation.
• Prior experience in industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, or chemicals is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with digital procurement tools (e.g., Coupa, Maximo, SAP) and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Travel requirements: 1 week a month at the Banbury site.

We offer:

• Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
• Annual bonus based on your work results.
• Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
• Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
• Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
• PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
• Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
• Group life insurance.
• Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
• As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
• Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
• Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
• And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
• Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
• You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
• Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
• Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
• We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
• Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.