Purchase Manager Food/FMCG

Company profile
Client is a trading company in Oriental and Mediterranean foods. They source their products worldwide and distribute mainly within Europe. Clients’ HQ is located in Land van Cuijk (N.Br.).
In order to make even better use of the potential and dynamics of the European market for client, Aexecutives is looking for the most suitable candidate for the position of
Purchase Manager Food/FMCG
Job description
The Head of Purchasing is ambitious and enterprising and is expected to:
Be the “face” of purchasing with vision and strategic insight;Be responsible for the purchasing policy and be manager/coach of 2 tactical purchasers;Ensure the most optimal purchasing; assortment, price, stock;Negotiate prices and delivery times with (potential) suppliers;Have insight into the control of order confirmations and deliveries;Discuss deviations in deliveries with suppliers;Settle any penalty clauses and claims for damages;Responsible for monitoring supplier performance (including quality control, ISO audits, contract agreements and product) and reporting back to suppliers;Ensures coordination with (inter)national sales. Job requirements
Has extensive international food purchasing experience, preferably in the market for oriental and Mediterranean foods;HBO level (SCM or NEVI is a plus);Knowledge of and affinity with Arabic foods is a plus.Strong personality with a passion for purchasing, supply chain management and food in particular;Language skills required: Arabic and English fluently. Dutch and/or possibly German and Turkish is a plus;Experience with ERP systems. SAP B1 is a plus;Experience with Word and Excel;Residing in or willing to relocate to the region of ’s Hertogenbosch, Nijmegen, Land van Cuijk, Venray (maximum 75 km around Cuijk, Germany included)What we offer
A very challenging and versatile position with employment conditions, tailored to the position, but also to the knowledge and experience that the candidate brings. There is plenty of room for personal input and initiative and therefore for personal development.
Contact & information
Aexecutives BV
Paul Vallen
+316 460 22 22 3
p.vallen@aexecutives.nl