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Category Manager Logistics Sourcing

Location: 

Zurich, CH, 8005

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!

About the role

 

We are looking for a Category Manager Logistics Sourcing to manage complex RFQs and be involved in strategic projects related to sourcing and logistics, with exposure to vast level of interaction, from Operations to Management

 

Key Responsibilities include

 

  • Contract third party logistic service providers

  • Prepare and run tenders for the categories in scope, dealing with all relevant stakeholders (service providers, internal customers and cross functional teams)

  • Collect data, complete market research, define terms and conditions, negotiate proposals and finalize contracts

  • Manage service providers, follow market trends and legislative changes

  • Provide input and expertise in all relevant improvement and development projects (footprint analysis, make or buy, cost efficiency, etc.)

  • Implement purchasing policy and best practices

 

About you

 

  • University Degree

  • Significant experience (minimum 6 years) in transportation purchasing/sourcing in Indirect Spend areas

  • English written and spoken fluently, any other language is a plus

  • Experience in Project Management

  • Relevant skills in purchasing: negotiation, supplier management and procurement

  • Strong analytical capabilities in order to manage cost analysis, budgets and reports

  • Solid market knowledge of different areas within Logistic (land, sea, warehousing)

  • Operational knowledge of different areas within Logistic / Supply Chain & Procurement: transportation by land, sea, warehousing, distribution networks and complex logistics systems is a plus

  • Experience with e-Procurement platforms is an asset

  • Some travel will be required

 

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.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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