Fruits & Vegetable Buyer

Job Description
About the position
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Buyer to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Fruits and Vegetable Buyer lies within the EPDM procurement. You'll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You'll be reporting into Valentina Corbo - Non-Commodities Senior Manager. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. The development and implementation of procurement strategies to ensure supply at the best cost will be your primary responsibility. You're constantly looking for improvement activities within procurement.
In brief, you are responsible for:

• Strategic sourcing - Develop, implement, and oversee procurement strategies for fruits and vegetables to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and reliable supply sources in alignment with the company's goals.
• Supplier Management - Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers across Europe. Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and service agreements to ensure favorable terms.
• Market Analysis - Continuously monitor and analyze market trends, pricing, and supply chain dynamics for fruits and vegetables. Provide market intelligence and insights to guide procurement decisions and mitigate risks.
• Cost Optimization - Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising on quality or supplier performance. Achieve procurement KPIs related to savings, delivery performance, and quality.
• Supply Chain Collaboration - Work closely with supply chain, logistics, and production teams to forecast demand and ensure timely delivery of raw materials to meet production schedules.
• Risk Management - Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address supply chain disruptions, price volatility, and seasonal variations in supply.
• Sustainability Initiatives - Align procurement strategies with Kraft Heinz's sustainability goals, ensuring the sourcing of sustainable and responsibly grown fruits and vegetables.
• Budgeting & Reporting - Prepare and manage the procurement budget for fruits and vegetables, providing regular updates and reports on key performance metrics, spending, and procurement strategies.

Qualifications
Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Management, Agriculture, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or sourcing
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, procuments systems (SAP) and analytical tools . Knowldege of SAP is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Communication skills - Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with both internal and external stakeholders is essential. People are easily be exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Clear communication forsters collaboration and ensures that stakeholders are aligned with sourcing strategies.
• Problem solving and Analytical Thinking - Buyers need to anticipate and solve problmes quickly, wheather is's dealing with supply chain disruptions, quality issues or cost overruns.
• Adaptability and flexibility - the procurement landscape can change rapidly due to market fluctuations, supplier issues, or evolving business needs. A Buyer must be adaptable and flexible in adjusting strategies and responding to unexpected challenges, ensuring supply continuity while maintaining cost and quality objectives.

Professional Attributes

• Curiosity, positivity & passion - You're curious, positive and enthusiastic. People know you as the driver of the team.
• Confident / Ability to give pushback - We like people who are go getters and are not easily thrown off their game, not even when getting resistance.
• Analytical - We're a very data driven company, making it crucial to be able to translate complex data into a simple solution with an analytical approach.
• Result driven - You don't only focus on your own results, but always do what's best for the company.
• High pressure - You don't get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a fast paced and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
• A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
• Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
• A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz's partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
• Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

Our Hiring Process
After the application and CV screening, you are invited to complete our Cognitive Assessment and will have an introductory telephone call with the Talent Acquisition Team. If positive, you will interview with:
1. Hiring Manager
2. HR and Cross-functional Interviewer
3. All positive? Job offer!
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Location(s)
Amsterdam
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.