Senior Buyer

São Paulo - Brazil

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today we are a global leader in sweetening texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled more agile risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities society and the planet.

Senior Buyer

Sao Paulo Brazil

ROLE PURPOSE

The Buyer is responsible for the execution of Procurement activities related to day-to-day supplier management of Direct Materials and Tolling. The buyer will also develop and control relevant KPIs for Procurement area build strategies to deliver saving targets reduce risk improve quality and service as well as develop and deliver a procurement plan which meets or exceeds targets and expectations.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develop and manage supplier and materials KPI metrics sourcing strategy RFQs contracts and agreements.

Create Purchase orders new vendors and other system related activities.

Ensure the supply of direct materials to the plants facilitating the resolution of day-to-day issues related to on-time deliveries quality problems and supply/service problems.

Work with main stakeholders to ensure alignment of activities and priorities.

Develop a strategy aiming the consolidation of suppliers reducing the supplier basis.

Develop influential and positive stakeholder relationships to ensure regional and global category buy-in

Ensure savings targets and reporting requirements are delivered on time.

Drive innovation & continuous improvement culture within operations where Tate and Lyle is the customer of choice.

What were looking for

We look for people who will thrive in a changing business and a culture that is evolving day by day we value curiosity courage and a willingness to challenge others constructively. Hungry for impact you will be excited by delivering original and imaginative content for our fast-growing business. You also need:

Proven expertise in leading sourcing process and implementation in LATAM region.
Proven expertise with Direct materials purchasing is essential to this role.
Expertise with Tolling management is desired for this role.
Ability to manage small medium and large supplier relationships.
Ability to filter demands and prioritize properly.
Ability to successfully develop and manage stakeholder relationships.
Market understanding of Ingredients Packaging or Chemicals proven by demonstrable experience.
Experience and understanding of risk management tools and techniques.
Performing market assessments trends and recommending mitigation action plans.

COMPETENCIES SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent communications skills and confidence working with suppliers and stakeholders
Problem Solving
Results oriented
PC literate including MS office suite of standard programs
PowerBi would be advantageous
Procurement (RFIs RFQs strategies Policies and Procedures)
Systems experience: TOTVS SAP Power BI
Degree in a Business or Technical discipline
Excellent negotiation skills
Fluent in English and intermediary Spanish
Strong analytical and mathematical skills
Presentation skills

Rewarding your contribution

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. The global package includes a bonus scheme 16-week Equal Parental Leave and mental health & well-being support.

Apply now!

This is a pivotal time in Tate & Lyles the 160-year history. We hope you will join our team in Transforming Lives through the Science of Food.

Tate & Lyle believes in the strength of an inclusive workforce. We are committed to all our employees being seen and heard and value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds identities and experiences. We welcome applications from all.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

Required Experience:

Senior IC