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SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Under the supervision of the Purchasing Director-Packaging, the incumbent ensures the supply for the packaging categories assigned to him/her, namely flexible packaging, flat cardboard or corrugated cardboard. He/she also ensures the availability of goods in factories by managing supplier relations, contracts and purchase orders. The Packaging Buyer participates in the search for new suppliers and continually aims to optimize the purchasing process in order to ensure top-quality service from our suppliers. Continuous improvement is part of his/her daily life.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Negotiate supply contracts
- Look for new sources of supply to optimize the total cost of acquisition of raw materials and continue our growth.
- Actively participate in supplier qualification.
- Keep product/supplier information sheets up to date to ensure the proper functioning of the manufacturing system (SAP).
- Plan and process orders.
- Manage supply chain issues.
- Conduct analyses to support decision-making.
- Stay abreast of best business practices in terms of purchasing processes.