At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision.
From our humble beginnings in **** in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world's top food company by reputation.
With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?
Barilla G. & R. Fratelli is hiring 2 Plant Buyers for various locations across Italy.
The individuals will report to the Purchasing Associate Director of the Plants Procurement Center of Expertise.The individual is responsible to Execute and manage all local Purchasing activities such as sourcing, negotiation, contracting related to local indirect categories on site as per defined Company guidelines.Responsible for local contracts negotiation and implementation, managing spot buys also activating and collaborating with external Procurement Services Provider and in charge of spot buy reduction.Responsible for implementing Purchasing Strategies, in line with Central Purchasing Indications, in terms of market analysis, guidelines and procedures to guarantee the correct purchase of local needs.Key AccountabilitiesExecute market analysis and scouting local supplier baseConduct negotiations and contracting as per defined purchasing guidelinesDealing with the disputes: quantify damages, negotiating compensations, follow-up the current disputes and their progressManage local supplier evaluation, handle day by day supplier relationships and build sustainable supplier relationships for assigned category that generates value for both Barilla and the supplier over timePerform local communication and promote global/regional contracts use, lead the phase out of the old contracts and procedures and introduce new suppliersMonitor recurring spot buys to reduce them and highlight potential for catalogue and contract creationTracking efficiency/saving calculation of the projects doneCollect local data and information to share with Central Purchasing, contributing to the overall Purchasing viewRequirementsAt least 2 years' experience in a similar role; experience in indirect procurement would be an advantage.Open to traveling approximately 50% of the time between the two assigned plants.Degree in Engineering/technical studiesFluency in Italian & English language, both spoken and writtenGood communication, network and interpersonal skillsPlanning and organization skills, as well as problem solver.Multitasking and logical mindsetHigh level of autonomy, proactivity and engagementCollaborative and team-working approachAbility to develop and nurture strong relationships Type of contract: PermanentNovara – Muggia (TS)Foggia – CasertaAt Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced.
Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.
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