FOOD INDUSTRY BUYER (voltijds)

Under the responsibility of the Purchasing Director, you will deal with all matters related to project purchasing and production purchasing, for all the Group's sites.
In addition to this role of group category purchasing, you will be the 1st point of contact for Purchasing at the Waregem (BE) & Weert (NL) plants.

Who are we

Emmi Desserts is a leading international player in premium desserts with production facilities across Europe and the United States. We combine local craftsmanship with international expertise to develop an innovative and distinctive product range – desserts that put the finishing touch on every occasion.

Specializing in chilled and frozen bakery products, we provide high-quality dessert solutions to the retail, foodservice, and business-to-brand markets. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, we work every day towards our ambition:

“Crafted to make you smile.”

The job

Your mission will be to negotiate and select the raw materials, packaging materials and services necessary for the company's production, according to volume, cost and quality objectives. As such, you will be responsible for analysing the market and defining the company's raw material needs. You will collect the various needs of the factories in advance.

You will select products and suppliers by participating in the analysis of the supplier market and the qualification of these through audits. And you'll manage the commercial negotiation and the final budget by drafting contracts, following up and communicating the procurement plan.

Who are you

• English & Dutch is essential.
• Position based in WAREGEM site (BE) or WEERT site (NL)
• Travel to be expected. (2-4 times / Month)
• prepared to travel and spend at least one day per week in the other site
• CSR Skills/experience in carbon footprint reduction will be appreciated as Emmi is B-CORP Certified.
• As markets are more and more volatile, proven experience on futures market will be a must.
• The personality of the candidate will make all the difference, we are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic profile, passionate about his or her job, with a strong positive energy and a deep respect for our values. Change management and curiosity are key in this role.
• As a man or woman in the field, you have a real sense of listening, you know how to work in a team, and organization is your strong point.
• With a higher education, you have significant experience in the agri-food or industrial world, ideally. Your negotiation skills and your ability to effectively manage your files will be the keys to your success in this position.

How to apply

Are we a match? Please apply per e-mail to [email protected]!