Sourcing & Procurement Specialist - Fibers & Sustainable Products

Are you ready to join an international company that is focused on creating sustainable products for the airline and foodservice industry?

Probably at some point in your life you have traveled on a plane & ordered some food or have gone to your nearby takeout place to buy a salad for lunch. In that case, you might have seen deSter packaging and didn't even know it. A lot of people don't realize that the packaging world can be exciting, but it is more than that, especially when it comes to food. deSter is unique in its industry because we design and manufacture tableware and packaging in many different materials. Our purpose is to create sustainable food and travel experiences and we need you on this journey.

If you want to be part of a company that strives to create a better future and change how we look at eating & drinking, you are in the right place.

Job description
This role is responsible for:
- sourcing, managing and developing product category groups for deSter, related to sustainable and fiber based products in Europe
- implementing the category strategy established by the procurement director and category manager
- implementing all aspects of strategic regional sourcing, supplier relationship management, explore cost saving opportunities, product development, handling RFI/RFQ/RFP, tender, contract negotiation, ad hoc project assigned by the group
- Co-ordinating and manage quality claim with suppliers
- Managing internal customer enquiries with fast responses

Main responsibilities

• Identify and implement new sources for deSter for sustainable and fiber based products in Europe
• Develop the supplier base in the region to deliver competitive advantage to the company
• Manage the product/specification development process to ensure competitive cost position is maintained
• Plan, implement, track and control the cost of products within assigned portfolio
• Budget, define, deliver and track savings targets in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
• Deliver savings opportunities and benchmarking of industry standards and practices to identify quick win and long term opportunities
• Proactively develop procedures to reduce procurement and business risk as appropriate  

Requirements

• At least 1-3 years of relevant (international) procurement and sourcing experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• High service level orientation
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with individuals and in cross-functional teams
• Result oriented and flexible personality 
• Ability to work under pressure and a problem-solving attitude
• Proactive, dynamic personality
• Strong customer focus
• Good time-management

Language Skill requirements:

• Fluent in English, Dutch or other languages are a plus

We have low hierarchies and a hands-on mentality, with teamwork being of high value. Besides that, we also offer hybrid way of working (office/remote) and a team of colleagues that have a passion & enthusiasm for what they do.