A Group Buyer Packaging Materials is an analytical, commercial and strategic negotiator, responsible for the strategic procurement of our packaging categories on a group level.

• Working closely with different colleagues in different areas and departments within the whole Lotus Bakeries Group, you ensure that the chosen sourcing strategies are exectured accordingly.
• You analyze market information and processes in order to develop effective sourcing strategies and action plans.
• You work closely with your main stakeholders on translating their business strategy of existing and new product development
• You manage packaging and supplier portfolios on a strategic, tactical and operational level while searching for new opportunities.
• Concluding framework contracts while finding an optimal balance between quality, reliability, sustainability and total cost of ownership is also part of this role.
• You also monitor contracts, volumes, price differences, raw material evolutions on a regular basis.
• When introducing newly sourced suppliers, you handle their end-to-end implementation.

To be able to achieve the above and be successful in this role we believe you need to have:

• A master’s degree, preferably in economics combined with 2-5 years of experience in procurement, FMCG and/or packaging is a plus
• Good negotiation skills with an analytical mindset and a commercial feeling
• A high value on open communication in building up professional relationships
• An inquisitive nature that shows engagement, motivation and professionalism
• Fluency in Dutch and English, French is a plus
• An openness for occasional travelling and supplier visits