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Company: Groupe Lactalis
Region: Laval , Pays de la Loire
Why should you join LACTALIS ? Lactalis Group is theworldwide leader of the Dairy Industry with a turnover of 30Billions euros at the end of 2023. We are growing very fast ouriconic brands such as President, Galbani, Siggis, Leerdammer,Stonyfield, Kraft and we operate more than 280 factories on 5continents Joining Lactalis Group, you will be part of afamily-owned group with core values such as Ambition, Commitment& Simplicity. This job position will allow you to leverage yourexpertise in management and in procurement on packaging projects,with the support of accessible managers The impressive growth ofthe Groups revenues will bring both challenges and careersopportunities in our Procurement Organization, whether in France orabroad. SCOPE We are hiring a senior sourcing buyer packaging,responsible for a direct raw material spend of around 60+ million.He/she is leading the corrugated board categories. As a part of theFrance Procurement team, you will work across Lactalis''s differentbusiness divisions. Directly reporting to the France PurchasingDirector, this is a challenging, highly dynamic and visible rolethat will see you leading key strategic projects to optimize thequality, service, costs, innovation and cash performance of yourperimeter. Your MISSION & CHALLENGES : As a senior sourcingbuyer you will: - Build and execute the sourcing strategies. Leadthe transformation projects of the categories - Gain and buildexpertise on your categories market analysis, spend analysis,internal needs, TCO, cost-in-use, cost models - Ensure compliancewith CSR objectives by co-managing packaging development projectsin close collaboration with the packaging R&D department, theMarketing teams and the Divisions factories. - Lead a functionalnetwork of 12 local buyers - Accountability for supplier selection& development : maintain and develop relationships with panelsuppliers, negotiate agreements, manage their performance with across-functional process - Identify and leverage of suppliercapabilities in long-term development processes, bringing majorcompetitive advantages - Analyze supply risks to define and deploymajor priorities for packaging security - Accountability for thepurchasing budget, manage risks and opportunities to the budget tosupport Lactalis rapid growth This position requires frequenttravels abroad (20% of the time) WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR US ? - 5years'' experience minimum in procurement, commodities and/orindustrial expertise in an international environment - Excellentcommunicator with leadership potential - Strategic vision. -Natural connector - able to build a network to support businessgoals - Able to set priorities, to take some distance, and bepragmatic - Tenacity, with strong adaptation and relationshipcapabilities to gain credibility and create an efficient networkwithin BUs and suppliers - Professional sourcing experience or /and education background that provides relevant knowledge withinpurchasing area - Someone who is oriented to deliver value in thiscategorie - Able to align strategy and stakeholders aroundidentified and new business opportunities - Positive, humility,adaptation and openess to feedback. WHAT''S NEXT ? Hit the applynow button and submit your application. After an initial telephoneinterview, you will meet your future manager and our TalentManager. Join us and live a unique experience !