Buyer, Oils & Fats

About the role

We are looking for a Buyer Oils and Fats to be responsible for all buying activities across the category. The function requires a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities include

• Be fully responsible for a smooth, reliable procurement of BC factories in Western Europe 

• Decide independently on spend allocation up to or after alignment with Director above certain spend level

• Full accountability for the portfolio

• Lead and negotiate price fixations with customers

• Negotiate cross-regional raw material tenders and make allocation suggestions to the Director 

• Initiate new procurement initiates to ensure the profitability of the category

• Develop sourcing strategies and drive respective implementation and execution

• Build up network within the industry and develop and/or maintain relationships with suppliers

• Engage strongly with other corporate functions to continuously improve the sourcing of ingredients in order to support in optimal way the business targets of the entire organization

• Collaborate closely with the BC Market Analysis team

• Take an active and vital role in cross functional project team work targeting sustainability, R&D, etc.

• Act as contact point for other functions such as sales department, quality, supply chain, sustainability, etc.

About you

• Degree in business, agronomics, economics or related field

• Minimum 5 year of experience in a similar role in the oils & fats environment

• Deep understanding of vegetable oils market and supplier landscape and strong understanding of  oils and fats markets is a must

• Outstanding track record of purchase portfolio is a must as well as demonstrated capability to perform well in dynamic, fast paced commodity markets

• Knowledge of emulsifiers/lecithin a plus

• Computer literate, including proficiency in MS Office

• Proven track record of ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements

• Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities

• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines

• Willingness to take over accountability and ownership of the category

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to work in a fast paced, global organization environment

• Independent, target oriented and accurately also under high pressure and in uncertain markets

• Agile, flexible and able to adapt to constantly changing (market) conditions

• Excellent command of the English language. French and German a strong plus

• Must have a passion to negotiate and achieve best in class deals for the company

• Commercially and financially aware

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy

• Must be able to work in multicultural environment

• Must be able to lead laterally to defend market views and position of portfolio

• Embraces personal challenge, confident, rounded thinker and a problem solver

• Proactively contributes to the team

• Assertive, optimistic and open to change

• Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others

• Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure

• Should enjoy highly volatile and global commodity markets

• Enjoys making our customers more successful in buying raw materials at best cost

• Able to look for solutions independently and has a forward looking attitude