Medior Category Buyer

5 maanden geleden

Hoofddorp, Nederland UFBG Voltijd

United Food and Beverage Group (UFBG) is a global company that provides a wide range of food and beverage products, services, and solutions. We facilitate distribution partnerships, offer value adding services and help bring new food and beverage products to market. UFBG works with various clients in the food and beverage industry to help them grow and expand their businesses.
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**This is you.**:
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**Some of your responsibilities**:
Your primary role at UFBG will involve sourcing and approaching new suppliers, both domestically and internationally. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category plans, as well as staying informed about market trends and product developments to capitalize on new opportunities. Key responsibilities include maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and delivery terms, setting and monitoring KPIs, analyzing data to optimize processes, and collaborating with colleagues to achieve collective goals.
- Source for new suppliers in the FMCG category, establish relationships with them and maintain and nurture these commercial relationships for the long term
- Negotiate the best assortment, prices, payments, and delivery terms with your (international) suppliers
- Supplier management, pricing strategies, forecasting, and inventory management
- Make adjustments based on analyses and reports to improve process efficiency
- Work closely together with your colleagues and other stakeholders to achieve the best results - Teamwork for the win

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**Desired Skills and Qualifications**:

- You have 3-5 years of experience in buying/procurement roles within the FMCG domain, preferably within a retail company
- You have a good understanding of English. Another language is a plus
- You are in possession of a bachelor's degree
- You have the ability to think strategically and act tactically. You are full of passion and with an innovative mindset
- You possess excellent customer attention and interpersonal skills. You are a strong communicator and negotiation
- You have a passion and understanding of wholesale, retail or e-commerce
- You have an entrepreneurial mindset; you love taking ownership and overcoming obstacles
- You have cultural sensitivity in working with various stakeholders in the EMEA region

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**What's in it for you?**:

- Maximizing your potential with plenty of personal and career development opportunities
- Office right next to Hoofddorp train station. We have the most insane view, office snacks and fresh fruit
- As we attach great importance to the saying 'work hard, play harder', we organize regular staff events, such as Friday drinks and a legendary Christmas party
- Flexible working hours between 7.30 and 18.30
- 1 day a week working from home
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**Always better together.**:
In our young, multicultural, and ambitious company, you will meet amazing colleagues and make new friends in no time. We believe that a great working environment is made of individuals, who are enabled to develop themselves personally and professionally. In our open-minded and collaborative team, you can always be yourself, ask for help, but also have the freedom to be your own entrepreneur. We believe in having a flat organisational culture where your input and contributions will always be valued. Working for UFBG means you really impact the business. We're not just about filling positions; we're about building people. We're committed to investing in our employees to create long-lasting partnerships. We look forward to meeting you

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