SENIOR PACKAGING BUYER at Danone

• To create strategic vision, develop and implement sourcing strategies engaging all key stakeholders both internal and external.
• Ensure that robust and timely negotiation is carried out to influence the business performance through supplier negotiation and identifying new sourcing opportunities.
• Manage the commercial relationships with all the packaging suppliers.
• Create an innovation platform to feed the company innovation process and drive growth.
• Constantly look for productivity opportunities and be able to implement them through transversal project management.

About You
ACADEMIC AND TRADE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree and higher
• FMCG Purchasing experience (min 5 years)

Work Experience And Skills

• Proficient in MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Commercial acumen, and proven ability to maintain tight budget controls
• Proven ability to maintain cross-functional projects
• Advanced communication skills (written, oral and listening)
• Internal and external customer service skills/ Ability to influence
• Proven ability to develop strong working relationships

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Ability to work independently
• Proactive
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to collect, analyse and critically evaluate information
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Professionalism in the execution of all outlined duties
• General management knowledge
• supporting other functions where required