Are you the true business partner who can bring procurement to the next level within our organization? We are seeking a Business Procurement/Source to Contract Buyer in Delhi, New York, for FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America and Food & Beverage Americas. In this dual role, your main objective is to support the delivery of the business strategies, align local needs with global procurement strategies, ensure supply, and unlock value from supplier relationships, but also be on the execution side of the sourcing by executing sourcing plans, managing legal contracts and content, and drive local process improvements. You will be responsible for the execution and orchestration of all Indirect procurement activities and you will be the first point of contact for Indirect procurement-related topics. At the moment we are working on an interesting transformation towards the future, where business procurement will have an essential role to drive the change and success. Feeling enthusiastic? Apply if you want to be part of this journey! Apply now Business Procurement Specialist Apply now
What we ask - A university or bachelor degree;
- Proven experience in Procurement (+3 years), preferably in the food sector;
- You feel comfortable to work in a complex environment in a matrix organization
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication skills, and a commercial mindset;
- Project management and execution capabilities;
- Self-supporting and team player;
- Proactive and self-starting, able to organize and prioritize workload
- System and analytical skills
What we offer - Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence
- We offer great work-life balance and a competitive salary & benefits package
- Diverse training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey
- Exceptional support of cross-disciplinary movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth paths
- A friendly and informal working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners
- Autonomy and trust to create long term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world
Vacancy description Business Procurement responsibilities: Demand Strategy Engage the business to optimize business demand. Translate the overall Procurement strategy and business needs into a Procurement Roadmap for Procurement value opportunities. Value Creation Continuously identify and implement opportunities to lower costs or add value. Support implementation of Category strategies or local initiatives that deliver value. Project Implementation Lead and implement procurement projects like new suppliers, spec changes, and continuous improvement projects. Ensure timely planning and execution of the project within the defined timelines. Supplier Relationship Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manage and improve performance and enable innovation. Lead yearly supplier evaluation cycle with input from stakeholders and follow up with suppliers. Quality & Risk Ensure quality and supply. Develop and monitor contingency plans in alignment with Planning, QA, and R&D. Stakeholder Relationship Build and maintain good relationships at tactical and strategic levels and seek approval on strategies, roadmaps, and program management activities.
S2C responsibilities Execute sourcing plans Execute the sourcing strategy defined by the business procurement team as translated and planned in the sourcing calendar. Ensure this calendar stays up to date. Legal Contract Contracting after supplier selection based on FrieslandCampina contract templates in cooperation with Corporate Legal. Secure adequate documentation and prepare Master Data. Procurement process and performance improvements Drive adherence to sourcing strategy and/or BP roadmap, namely approving/rejecting free text purchase requisitions to ensure preferred suppliers are used.
Skills•Proven experience with (business) Procurement•Proven experience with process and system optimization •Strong internal stakeholder and supplier management•Proficiency in presenting and influencing•Strong negotiation skills•Attention to details•Ability to work autonomously•Ability to make decisions on own level•Continuous improvement mindset• owner's mindset : ability to work collaboratively for the company's best interest beyond silos•Tools knowledge and ability to challenge tool providers for improvement. (Indicative) list of tools: Ariba, Keelvar, Finscan, Duns & Bradstreet, Coupa CLM, SafeFood360, SAP (viewing), SQM•Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel Read more Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.
Team DetailsThe Corporate Procurement department takes care of all purchasing. The team operates across global offices and factories, across all functions and business groups and involve stakeholder and supplier relationship management. The core tasks of the procurement team are:•The sourcing of all materials and services across the value chain to ensure FrieslandCampina delivers its products and grows its business•Interacting about ideas and opportunities with internal and external stakeholders to link outside opportunities to business needs•Driving the sustainability of materials and energy while ensuring that they are competitive and enabling growth in new products and services FrieslandCampina Procurement is driving a Transformation program that seeks to create more value for the company. Strong Category Procurement teams and strategies are one of the key pillars of this transformation. You are part of an international team of business procurement managers working across different locations in the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong and USA. Your base location will be Delhi New York where most of your stakeholders are based, but you will also be in Paramus on a monthly basis. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.
