Global Category Buyer Raw Materials
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Job Summary
GLOBAL CATEGORY BUYER - RAW MATERIALS
Procurement
We are looking for an exceptional Raw Materials Buyer to join our this role you will partner with internal teams and suppliers to ensure reliable sourcing of raw materials while supporting business needs and delivering value through effective purchasing decisions.
THE ROLE
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As our Raw Materials Buyer you play a critical role in analyzing internal needs securing supply solutions managing supplier relationships and ensuring alignment between purchasing activities and business requirements.
You will be reporting totheGlobal Category Senior manager - Raw Materialsand you willmanage:
Stakeholder & cross-functional collaboration:
- Collaborate with planning product development quality and manufacturing teams
- Act as focal point for Purchasing with internal teams
- Align internal requirements with supply solutions
- Support coordination across functions to meet supply demand
Supplier management & negotiation:
- Prospect evaluate qualify and certify suppliers
- Build and maintain partnerships with strategic suppliers
- Conduct price payment term delivery condition and contract negotiations
- Collaborate to improve payment terms with suppliers
Strategic purchasing & value delivery:
- Prepare budgets and quarterly reviews based on market information and analysis
- Monitor market trends for commodities and inputs
- Define short- medium- and long-term plans for managed categories
- Lead cost and lead time reduction projects
- Manage purchasing processes contracts and KPI reporting
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
As a purchasing professional with analytical and strategic capabilities you thrive in a fast-paced and diverse environment. You are organized proactive and communicative.
- Previous experience in purchasing preferably in industrial cosmetic or related sector
- Knowledge of raw materials used in the cosmetic industry and quality requirements
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Analytical capacity and strategic thinking
- Ability to make decisions and manage unforeseen events
- Familiarity with purchasing systems (ERP purchasing tools)
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Commitment to sustainability and socio-environmental responsibility
Ifyoureready tosupport andshape the future of beauty we want you on our team!
WHAT WE OFFER
This is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.
Cotys global omni-working policyprovidesthe option to work up to 50% of your month remotely.
We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.
ABOUT US
Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day.Ifyourethe kind of person who refuses to settle if you want to think bigger learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible wedlove to hear from you.
Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity Equity & Inclusion to create a more open inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.
About Company
We are one of the world's largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, hair color and styling, skin and body care.