Global Procurement Manager Strategic Investments Biscoff

• You establish, streamline and implement the Lotus Bakeries purchase strategy (procedures, guidelines, tools, responsibilities, KPI's, …) for the procurement of (industrial) properties, buildings, production lines, machinery, … in order to optimise the TCO.
• You consolidate the major purchases for the Global Biscoff strategic projects and negotiate the long-term contracts to secure the best possible pricing.
• In this role, you also initiate and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure good, reliable sources of supply and information.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders (local procurement teams and technical buyers), you set up a sourcing committee to align the procurement strategy and the status of the project portfolio.

• A relevant Master's degree, combined with a strong (7-10 years) experience in strategic (technical) procurement, preferrably in FMCG.
• Excellent negotiation & communication skills, topped with commercial awareness, entrepreneurial thinking and effective organisational skills.
• A combination of strategic insights in procurement and a technical affinity, allowing you to both set the optimal approach and execute the operational action plan.
• A strong fit with our TOP-values Team Spirit, Open Dialogue and Passion
• A global mindset in both attitude (regular travel) and communication (English is key)
• A personality that is characterized by your problem solving abilities, stress resistancy, analytical talent and drive for growth.

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