Strategic Lead Buyer - co-packing

We are Marvinpac. We are one of the main European players in the full services solutions in food and cosmetic industry. We provide tailor made services starting by the development of products and packaging, through kitting and packing operations, up to warehousing and distribution. We work with big international brands on global platform. We are expanding and therefore we are looking for a new colleague for our Czech branch located in Prague (Ricany – Jazlovice):

Lead Buyer Secondary packaging in co-packing company

• Do you have demonstrable experience in purchasing?
• Are you independent and do you have strong background from the logistics, paper or packaging sector?
• Are you familiar with the packaging material market?

If so, maybe we are looking for you!

Product of your work:

• Creation of global strategic for purchasing of secondary materials
• New deals with suppliers
• Saving costs
• Market analysis

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead the development of and execution of category management strategies for all assigned categories/commodities
• In line with strategic objectives, lead the negotiations to select, appoint and steer a supply base that progresses the company objectives on quality, cost, delivery and innovation
• Work with internal stakeholders to define requirements for sourcing objectives
• Evaluate competitive offers and present sourcing options that meet business requirements
• Ensure all selected suppliers are compliant to service level agreements
• Conduct in depth cost and spend analysis in order to develop cost savings initiatives through various cost reduction options
• Carry out administrative responsibilities that effectively manage projects and contracting activities
• Lead and expedite vendor selection and purchasing decisions through appropriate competitive bid and strategic sourcing processes
• Achieve all cost reduction savings targets
• Monitor, manage and report on achievements on key purchasing indicators in line with department requirements
• Immediately respond to unforeseen supply failures, working with manufacturing and supplier to avoid supply chain interruptions.
• Identify industry trends and market development for respective categories
• Responsible for gathering relevant benchmark data, and supply market intelligence.
• Manage the KPIs and annual review with key supplier.
• CZ direct purchasing site management.

We are expecting:

• Comprehensive understanding of Secondary Packaging, printing and paper industry
• Capable of leading global negotiations for high value contracts
• Strong knowledge of the key aspects of the RFI/RFQ sourcing process
• Ability to understand value streams, cost drivers and how to break down cost structures
• Ability to understand and develop legal contracts

Would be perfect if you are:

• Results driven, self- starter, problem solver with proven ability to drive projects to a successful conclusion
• Team oriented and excellent communication skills are essential
• Flexibility to travel on short notice
• ERP mastering

This is what awaits YOU at Marvinpac:

You can look forward to working in fast growing and dynamic company. We work with excellent products and cooperate with great business partners. A wide range of job description is very challenging. Marvinpac keeps flat organisation structure with easy decision process.

• meal contribution
• 1 week of extra vacation
• laptop and cell phone for private use as well
• partially subsidised multisport card
• Coffee of various kinds and flavors for free (not everyone is a morning bird, we know)
• Home-office
• Flexible working hours

Start date: ASAP

We look forward to hearing from you. Send us your cover letter and resume in English.

Jana and HR team