Glass & Bag-in-Box Buyer H/F

YOU

You have a strong interest in Procurement and have already built an initial experience in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain, ideally within a packaging, industrial or FMCG environment.

You are comfortable managing supplier relationships and working in sourcing activities, negotiations and tender processes. Your background has enabled you to develop a strong understanding of procurement fundamentals as well as the ability to balance business needs, supplier performance and operational priorities.

You possess strong communication and negotiation skills and enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders across functions, sites and cultures. You are recognised for your analytical mindset, organisation, accountability and proactive approach.

You are able to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders and feel comfortable acting as an interface between multiple teams and business priorities.

You are curious, adaptable and eager to learn. You thrive in dynamic environments where agility, collaboration and continuous improvement are key to success.

You are fluent in English, and French and/or Spanish would be an advantage.

THE ROLE

As a Glass & Bag-in-Box Buyer within Suntory Beverage & Food Europe Procurement, reporting to the Procurement Category Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing and negotiating Glass and Bag-in-Box categories while ensuring alignment with business, procurement and sustainability objectives.

You will manage procurement activities across a strategic and highly visible portfolio, balancing quality, service, sustainability, timing and cost considerations. You will contribute to the development and execution of sourcing strategies in close collaboration with the Category Manager and key stakeholders.

You will lead and support tender processes, manage supplier relationships and performance, and contribute to supplier selection, negotiations and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will play a key role in connecting suppliers with internal stakeholders, working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, R&D, Finance, Legal and Marketing teams across multiple business units.

You will contribute to sustainability initiatives and strategic projects aimed at reducing environmental impact, while also supporting innovation activities and the development of future procurement opportunities.

You will monitor supplier performance, support risk management activities, contribute to business continuity planning and help ensure procurement activities are delivered in line with company policies, objectives and expected service levels.

The role offers a high level of exposure across the organisation, significant interaction with suppliers and manufacturing sites, and the opportunity to work within an international environment, particularly across Spain, France and co-packer operations.

ABOUT US

Suntory Beverage & Food Europe is one of the leading soft drinks companies in Europe. We rely on employees who are passionate about their profession. We are responsible for the growth of legendary brands such as Orangina, Schweppes, Trina, La Casera, Oasis, Pulco, Ribena, Lucozade, etc.

We offer our employees an environment where they can thrive, develop their skills and build their careers.
We are an inventive and daring company, with genuinely human and responsible values. With our unique mindset and energy, we are committed to promoting positive and sustainable activities and lifestyles, with respect for the environment and people.

YOUR PROFILE

• Academic background in Engineering, Business School or University, with a specialization in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering or any other relevant field
• First experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain
• Experience working with suppliers, sourcing activities or tender processes 
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical mindset with excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions, cultures and geographies
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability and proactivity
• Fluent in English; French and/or Spanish would be a plus.

Fixed-term contract available as soon as possible, based at our headquarters in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.

OUR INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT COMMITMENT

At Suntory, we greatly appreciate the value that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds can bring. Our colleagues from a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, and experiences contribute significantly to our collective success. 

We understand that our candidates all have unique career trajectories and experiences, and this can sometimes deter you from applying for a role if you don’t feel that you meet all the criteria. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience that you feel could benefit us, we would love to know what unique perspectives and experience you can bring to help make us better, together in a company that is committed to Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society. 

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based on the skills and competencies of the above role. We are committed to and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic background, class, economic status, disability status, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We want to ensure that our interview process is as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable accommodation as part of the process, do not hesitate to let your recruiter know who will be happy to help.