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Actual Talent is the talent acquisition consultancy that offers Executive Search, RPO and Talent Solutions.About the client:Our client is a global food company based in Barcelona, Spain, operates in over 50 countries across Europe and Africa, offering more than 30 local brands.Job description:Strategy & PlanningProvide data and insight to Category Managers for strategy development (e.g., supplier performance trends, recurring issues, market analyses)Draft budget and support CatMan in its developmentLead supplier homologation, performance evaluation and KPI monitoringParticipate in supplier segmentation and input for risk assessmentsOperational Sourcing & ExecutionEnsure all procurement activities and business needs are in compliance with category strategies and policiesLead execution of local tenders (RFXs), negotiation with local suppliers and contracts, including ESG clauses when needed, to drive the Sustainability strategyContribute to executing SBU-specific initiatives.Ensure correct spending categorization, contract usage, and policy complianceMonitor performance of suppliers (incl. SRM), have recurring meetings with them, ensure up-to-date data, and facilitate meetings on sustainability with key suppliers when neededSupport the maintenance of SAP master data relevant to procurementManage price lists and ensure they are up to dateSupport blocked invoices resolutionValue DeliveryImplement savings and value creation initiatives, contributing to overall procurement targetsPerform basic cost and opportunity analyses to identify value creation opportunities (e.g., Pricing/TCO assessments, benchmarking)Identify, formalize, and share insights with CatManMonitor and record savings and other impacts from procurement initiativesEnsure category supports broader business initiatives (e.g., ESG, innovation)Introduce the Sustainable Sourcing Manager to suppliers if neededCross-functional collaborationCollaborate closely with other functions (Finance, SC, Quality, Marketing, Sustainability, Innovation, Industrial, etc.) to align on operational priorities and ensure procurement process is followed and respected (e.g., in NPD projects)CapabilitiesDeep understanding of policy, compliance and overall procurement processStrategic understanding of procurement value-add and knowledge of business requirements and priorities, including sustainability and innovationStrong communication, coordination and project management, comfortable managing frequent and parallel supplier and internal interactions w/ clarity &responsiveness and under pressureAnalytical mindset, problem-solving solving and ability to derive insights from dataFamiliarity with key procurement documents (Category strategy, POs, contract terms, SLAs, etc.)Ability to work in a matrix organizationRequirementsBachelor's degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.Proven experience as a buyer, ideally within the FMCG or other fast-paced industry (3+ years of experience).Proficient in using procurement tools, especially ERP & S2P (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Jaggaer)Fluency in English (French, Spanish, German, Italian as a plus, not mandatory).Strong data analytics skills (Excel) to perform assessments on offers sent (functional, business case/ROI, etc.)Skilled in communication, presentation and reporting (PowerPoint, dashboards)Strong market and supplier research across geographies and categoriesBasic project management, negotiation and strategic thinkingFinancial acumen to understand impact to P&L of contracts (e.g., working capital)
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