Company description
Are you ready to join an international company that is focused on creating sustainable products for foodservice and airline industries?
Probably at some point in your life you traveled on the plane & ordered some food or went to your nearby takeout place to buy a salad for lunch. In this case, you might have seen deSter products and didn’t even know it. A lot of people don’t realize that 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 packaging as well as some additional complimentary products such as amenity kits, airplane trolleys & condiment packs. Our purpose is to create sustainable food and travel experiences and we need you on this journey.
If you want to be a part of a company that strives to create a better future and change how we look at food packaging, 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
What we offer
Joining deSter means you will become a part of an innovative company with sustainability at heart and colleagues & customers globally. Besides competitive salary and benefits, we also offer hybrid way of working (office/remote) and a team of colleagues that have a passion & enthusiasm for what they do.