Senior Category Buyer
3 weken geleden
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Category Buyer with expertise in sourcing cosmetics. In this role, you will manage long-term international supplier relationships, critically evaluate current suppliers, and continuously seek opportunities to optimize sourcing processes.
Your responsibilities will include driving product innovation, optimizing costs, ensuring quality and sustainability, and collaborating with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee strategic and operational purchasing to ensure high-quality products are delivered on time and under the best commercial terms to support business growth and efficiency;
- Play a pivotal role in product development by collaborating with internal teams to secure optimal sourcing solutions and cost structures from the early stages of new projects;
- Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations, contract oversight, and continuous performance evaluation to maintain strong partnerships;
- Drive procurement improvements by identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing processes throughout product development and supply chain operations;
- Lead a small team in your specific cosmetics category.
Requirements:
- 6-9 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, specifically within the cosmetics industry;
- A bachelor's degree in fields such as purchasing, business administration, or a related area;
- Proven ability to navigate and work effectively with diverse stakeholders across global regions, demonstrating strong cultural awareness;
- Leadership experience in managing a team focused on sourcing and procurement;
- A highly innovative, analytical, driven, and resilient mindset;
- Hands-on experience with New Product Development (NPD) processes.
The Offer:
A great position in Amsterdam, with a competitive salary around 85k a year, depending on experience and seniority.
We will proceed as follows: within four working days, we will let you know if you qualify for the position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview, we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company, and the following steps in the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process.
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