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Barry Callebaut is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products. We serve the entire food sector from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are committed to sustainability and reinvesting in the communities we operate in. We are headquartered in Zurich and employ more than 12,000 people in more than 40 countries. We are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond.

About the role

The role of Technical Buyer - Indirect Spend, will work according to the BC Sourcing Policy for Technical – Indirect Spend and will:

• represent the BC sourcing department in the technical area
• support indirect technical spending (Opex and Capex) and look for short-term opportunities through spot buy reduction
• collaborate with the business to give our company a competitive advantage in either technology or cost

Key responsibilities

• Analyze the needs for assigned spending categories.
• Monitor and report results and KPIs. Take actions where necessary to improve KPIs.
• Provide service to internal customers (engineering and maintenance organization, Lab, R&D, HSE, Facility mgmt.)
• Work on standardization of materials and services, supplier rationalization, implementing purchasing contracts, further streamlining purchasing processes, optimizing purchasing systems (implement catalogs etc.) & spend segmentation
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver long-range programs for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operating Supplies) and related capital services
• Support a complete follow-up of the entire procure-to-pay process (p2p) (PO creation- Goods delivery- goods receipts – invoice payment)

About you

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Economics, and/or Accounting
• 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Fluent in English and Dutch (written and verbal) required. French (written and verbal) is optional
• Experience with ERP systems (i.e. Maximo, SAP)
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT), Google Suite, BW/BO spend analytics

We offer

• Regular employment in a globally recognized company
• Annual bonus based on work results
• Lunch card for groceries and restaurants
• Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC)
• Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC
• PPE and retirement savings
• Cafeteria Program as part of Social Fund
• Group life insurance
• Hybrid working model: minimum 8 days in the office per month
• Flexible start times between 7 am and 10 am
• Free quarterly legal consultation
• Office chocolate and chocolate-related celebrations
• Theme clubs to develop employee passions and interests
• Daily delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables to the office
• Discounts on Barry Callebaut products
• Relax zone with activities (PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, massage chairs)
• On-site fitness options and equipment
• Integration budgets for team events
• Involvement with Forever Chocolate and CSR activities

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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