Indirect Senior Buyer – Emea Region Gallarate

Indirect Senior Buyer – Emea Region
Gallarate
Lombardia, Gallarate

Company: IRCA Group is a leading international B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. Our products cater to independent producers as well as large food manufacturers. We produce chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery/pastry essentials. Headquartered in Italy, IRCA Group boasts a strong track record of growth over the past decade, with 22 manufacturing facilities all over the world, 2000 employees and €1 billion of revenues. What we offer: IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, embracing diversity and valuing diverse perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth by providing tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally. With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. Joining our team means becoming part of a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference. If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place. Purpose of Position: The Indirect Senior Buyer is responsible for overseeing indirect procurement, mainly focused on Supply Chain, such as logistics, freights, warehousing and facility operating expenses for the EMEA Region. The role requires deep procurement and category knowledge, facilitating with leading sourcing, contracting, negotiating, designing, and implementing strategic sourcing methodology, and partnering strategies across business functions. The Indirect Senior Buyer will drive procurement policies and procedures, sourcing requirements, products and services, and administrative requirements for procurement of goods and services. Additionally, the position manages and monitors supplier performance, which includes initiating and managing ongoing projects to reduce overall procurement costs and improve supplier flexibility, delivery, and performance. Description of the main Activities: Procurement Strategy : Develop and execute category strategies for indirect procurement to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency for the 12 production sites in Europe. Supplier Management : Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with suppliers. Conduct supplier performance reviews and foster long-term partnerships. Negotiations : Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with business needs. Compliance and Risk Management : Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards. Collaboration : Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and provide procurement solutions that align with business goals. Cost Management : Monitor and control spending within assigned categories, driving cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality. Requirements: Education: Degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain or other business-related focus. Professional Skills: Advanced knowledge of supply chain management, sourcing and/or procurement. Ability to apply advanced analytics and Industry benchmarking techniques and tools. Experience: 5 years of experience in purchasing roles in international (multi-sites) companies within manufacturing sector (mandatory). Language Skills: English language knowledge is mandatory. French / German language knowledge is highly appreciated. Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially with Excel. Behavioral Requirements: Team player, self-motivated, desire to learn and take on new challenges. Achievement oriented (timeline driven, detail oriented, good planning, and negotiation skills). Adaptable and flexible, must be able to adapt to fast-changing environments. Ability to build internal/external strategic relationships. Other: Based close to Gallarate. Willingness to travel across EU sites (max 10/20% of the time) We welcome applications from candidates of all genders, backgrounds, identities, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that our hiring process complies with the highest standards of non-discrimination and inclusivity. IRCA Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves, reach their full potential, and feel a true sense of belonging. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone can thrive. J-18808-Ljbffr