Senior Buyer in Packaging (Caps & closures)

Senior Buyer in Packaging (Caps & closures)Requisition ID: 8226You arePassionate about the Sodas' world, with a certain appetite for working in a company whose procurement team strategy is centralized around sustainability.You know how to be agile and reactive to answer your Business needs.You have strong competencies to develop market knowledge expertise to drive best procurement operations and you know how to optimize quality, cost, and service performance of the suppliers.The roleAs a Senior Buyer in Packaging Caps & closures, you source and negotiate Plastic and metal closures for our Markets in Europe. It also means managing timing, quality, costs, and sustainability in line with functional, business, region, and Suntory objectives.In that context, you drive and optimize the procurement of the subcategories, and you build and manage a supplier panel.You will report your activity daily to the Procurement Category Manager.Your activity will be based on 5 accountabilities:Manage a budget and its cost optimization. Set budget standard prices for the subcategories & monitor purchase price variances; deliver financial targets for the portfolio through negotiation activities and proactive optimization projects.Work on market insights, strategies, and development and business partnering. Develop and implement strategies for the most strategic categories; improve master strategy for other sub-categories and do regular follow-ups on market evolution to identify new risks & opportunities.Work on compliance, supplier performance, and risk management. Prepare and contribute proactively to suppliers' regular reviews, maintain risk analysis, develop framework agreements, and drive continuous improvement.Work on continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainability. Be an active member of procurement - R&D and Marketing community. Define and monitor a pipeline of value optimization ideas, support the organization to progress on sustainable sourcing strategy, engage and pilot suppliers' ESG compliance and contribution to our objectives in Europe.Work on Global sourcing and drive the activity; advise on strategy and best suppliers options using market knowledge expertise.About usSuntory is a Japanese company and the world’s third biggest player in the drinks industry. We want to help manage our natural resources sustainably, creating harmony with nature and protecting our environment for the next generation. We minimize our environmental impact through the whole product lifecycle; sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, distributing, selling, recycling, and managing post-consumer waste. Our strong belief is Growing for Good means that we will keep working together to improve our environment. We wouldn’t achieve what we do without our people who are at the heart of everything we do.Your future with usJoining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring, and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and that will help you realize your full potential and grow for good.Skills and ExperienceUniversity degree level, technical, economical or with a procurement specialization.Purchasing experience of at least 5 years.Languages: fluent in English and French. Spanish is a plus.Our 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr