Client Description:

Our client is a major international player in the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industry. Present in over 100 countries, the company develops innovative solutions for its customers while ensuring high standards of quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction.

The Grand-Bigard site plays a key role in the management and export of finished products, contributing significantly to the company’s success on international markets. Our client is currently looking for a part-time Procurement Employee to support its procurement operations and supply chain activities.

Mission

The Procurement Officer plays a key role in implementing and supporting the company’s procurement strategy. The position ensures efficient procurement operations while securing supply, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining accurate purchasing data.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Administration

• Manage contracts and purchase prices within the ERP system (SAP) and maintain accurate master data, including source lists, purchasing info records, and material master data.

• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Accounting) to resolve invoice price discrepancies (VIM) and update purchase order prices when required.

• Plan, schedule, and reschedule contract volumes in close collaboration with the Supply Chain team, suppliers, and Category Managers.

• Monitor contract coverage for critical raw materials and proactively take corrective actions when needed.

Procurement Operations

• Support the Planning team in supplier communications to ensure continuity and security of supply.

• Provide regular forecasts to suppliers and relevant Category Managers.

• Act as the Procurement representative in cross-functional projects involving R&D, Sales, Accounting, Production, and Quality teams.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing procurement processes.

• Lead supplier evaluation activities to enhance supplier performance and service levels.

Key Internal Stakeholders

• Supply Chain: Raw Material Planners

• Quality: Vendor Quality Representatives

• Procurement: Group Category Managers

• Accounting: Accounts Payable Teams

Key External Stakeholders

• Suppliers of packaging materials and raw materials

Position Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

• Professional Experience: 1–5 years of relevant experience in procurement or a similar function.

• Languages: Fluent in English (mandatory). Knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a strong asset.

• IT Skills: Good command of MS Office tools. Knowledge of SAP is considered a plus.
   

• Personal Skills:

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills

  • Stress-resistant with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment

  • Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive mindset
    
    Availability: Must be available for a part-time position, with primary availability on Fridays.

• A competitive salary package aligned with your experience and expertise

• A comprehensive range of fringe benefits

• An inspiring and dynamic work environment within an innovative, international organization offering opportunities for growth and development

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