Apprenticeship in Procurement Ingredients

About the role

As Ingredients Category Apprentice you will work on 2 axes:

Category Management : Owner of a category of texturizers/emulsifiers/stabilizers at European level:

• Strategy definition and implementation: from need analysis to negotiation and implementation
• Budget realization
• Tender follow-up and implementation 
• Monitoring market trends and identifying risks and opportunities
• Sourcing reinforcement plan : secure our supply by developing alternative sourcing
• Update and follow-up of quality, legal, supply documentations
• Operational support (TOP 10, pack change…)

Transversal mission for Ingredients Procurement team :

• Supplier management: preparation and participation in Business Review Meetings (BRM) and supplier performance monitoring (KPI)
• Monitoring of market indicators for the Commodity Ingredients Dashboards 
• Support sustainable sourcing : supplier evaluation and action plan definition
• Coordination with R&D : follow up on 2025 roadmap progress
• Other Ingredient Support : lead tenders on the juices category 

What do I need to succeed on the role

• Currently doing a University degree level (M1/M2) with a third year/specialization in procurement (MAI, DESMA…). CSR specialization is a plus.
• A first Purchasing/supply chain experience is a plus. 
• Languages: fluent in English, Spanish is an advantage.
• Excellent relationship and communication abilities.
• Work with and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization
• Show initiative and investment
• Excellent skills in Excel and PowerPoint

The role is to undertake from september 2025. It will be based within our Neuilly-sur-Seine's offices.

About us

Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big, and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.