Senior Buyer Industrials
Posted 15 hours 37 minutes ago by Suntory Holdings Limited
Requisition ID: 9206
ABOUT MEYou are a seasoned procurement professional with a passion for optimizing sourcing strategies and driving cost efficiencies. With significant experience in purchasing and supply chain management, you are ready to take on the role of Senior Buyer Industrials at Suntory Beverage & Food Europe (SBFE) at our London offices.
ABOUT MY ROLEAs a Senior Buyer Industrials, you will be responsible for sourcing and negotiating categories such as temporary labour, facility management, industrial gases, and CAPEX mainly for GB&I market. Part of the categories will be managed for SBFE Markets. Your role will involve managing timing, quality, costs, and sustainability in line with Suntory's objectives. You will drive and optimize procurement processes, build and manage a supplier panel, and ensure compliance with best practices.
WHATS IN IT FOR ME• An exciting and fast-paced work environment with opportunities for growth and development
• An opportunity to be part of a very engaged, passionate, collaborative hard working international team.
• Work closely with the plant and be close to the front line
• The opportunity to lead and drive procurement strategies across multiple categories
• Exposure to global sourcing activities and projects
• A university degree in a technical or economical field, with a specialization in Procurement being a plus
• Significant experience in purchasing/supply chain management regarding negotiations, Contract management and Project Management
• Knowledge and experience in the relevant industry sector
• Proficiency in Excel, PPT, and Procurement IT tools
• Fluency in English, with French or Spanish being a big plus
• Excellent communication, people and influencing skills
• A proactive team player with a cross-cultural spirit
• Agility, curiosity, flexibility, and a 'think out of the box' mindset
• Strong analytical skills and perseverance
• Organized, able to meet deadlines, and result-oriented
At Suntory Beverage & Food Europe, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in a supportive and exciting environment. You will be part of a high-performing collaborative procurement team and gain valuable experience in global sourcing and supplier management. Although being located in many different countries, the procurement team is a strong, collaborative team with a can-do attitude and always in for a laugh! With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, you will be able to make a real impact and contribute to the success of the business.
COMPETENCESCommitment to Growth
Gemba Focused
Better Together
Future Oriented
OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITMENTAt Suntory, we greatly appreciate the value that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds can bring. Our colleagues from a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, and experiences contribute significantly to our collective success. We understand that our candidates all have unique career trajectories and experiences, and this can sometimes deter you from applying for a role if you don't feel that you meet all the criteria. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience that you feel could benefit us, we would love to know what unique perspectives and experience you can bring to help make us better, together in a company that is committed to Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based on the skills and competencies of the above role. We are committed to and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic background, class, economic status, disability status, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We want to ensure that our interview process is as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable accommodation as part of the process, do not hesitate to let your recruiter know who will be happy to help.
NEXT STEPSYour application will be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will be notified within 2 weeks if you are invited for a first screening interview.