Corporate Buyer Co-Manufacturing

As ourCorporate Buyer Co-Manufacturing, youjoin the team thatmanagesthe procurement activitieswithin the network of our co-producers, reporting directly to the Corporate Procurement Manager Co-Manufacturing and based in Lembeke, Belgium.

You develop effective negotiation strategies and action plans, maintain & build effective relationships with new & existing suppliersand manage them on both strategic and operational levels, always keeping price competitiveness, contingency, quality & sustainability into consideration.

You use our existing sourcing processes and structures to support the business strategy, working integrated withbothinternal (NPD, Sales, Leadership,Supply Chain, …) andexternal (suppliers) key stakeholdersin order to achieve our business objectives and support the company’s growth.

Finding an optimized balancebetween costs, supply-reliability and quality, you conclude framework contracts based on the Lotus philosophy of “Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)”.

Providing input for the various financial reports, you prepare and give business & projects updates, both internally and externally.

Profile

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

A Master’s degree in a relevant study field, combined with a minimum of 5 years experience inprocurement.Given theuniqueaspects of procurement in the food industry, we aim for a candidate from this sector.

Previous andstrong experience with strategic procurement and negotiations.

A comfort in working in a fast growing business with flexibility and autonomy at the base of your working style.

The ability to managemultiple stakeholders in a multinational environmentand the communication skills to easily build trust with both colleagues andsuppliers.

A forward thinking and initiative-taking hands-on approach to your dailyresponsibilities.

Fluency in English

"What I particularly like about my work at Lotus Bakeries are the diverse teams and projects. Everyone brings a lot of trust and enthusiasm to the table which makes working on challenging projects in an ever changing environment even more exciting."

Grasp the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talents! Being part of a fast growing, international company, you will get tons of on-the-job-learning and acquire new insights. In addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit and open dialogue are our main drivers.And of course, on top of that, you can enjoy delicious branded snacks every day!

Do you want to be part of a terrific team with the ambition to create small momentsof happiness every day? Meet our people, discover their unique skills and get excitedto join them in a great work environment.