Europe Procurement Packaging Buyer

Bacardi

  • Barcelona
  • Permanente
  • Tiempo completo
  • Hace 2 meses
ABOUT YOU:As a Packaging buyer, you will play a critical role in supporting the European Packaging Procurement team in driving operational excellence and maintaining procurement process with rigor and discipline.Based in our Barcelona Hub, you will collaborate closely in with Category Managers, internal supply centers, and our BES support teams to ensure continuity of service, data accuracy, and vendor performance.You’ll be at the heart of the day-to-day procurement activities, helping bring to life the strategies that support the most iconic spirits brands in the world.This is an ideal opportunity for an early-professional, with strong analytical skills, system agility, action-oriented, and a desire to grow into a sourcing or category management role over time.RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BEKey responsibilitiesSupport Packaging Category Managers with day-to-day activities including vendor onboarding, SAP system management – purchase order accuracy, price maintenance, good receipt accuracy…
  • Help to ensure supply continuity for the FR, IT and UK supply centres and co-packers for packaging categories (such as glass, labels, closures, shippers, secondary packaging)
Data & Reporting
  • Contribute to data analysis and reporting on supplier performance across European plants and co-packers,
  • Help to track costs and can support on PPV (Purchasing Price Variance) tracking
  • Ensuring accurate pricing and data maintenance in SAP and other systems.
  • Contribute to dashboards and data analysis using Excel, SAP and BI tools
  • Is key user of key tools (SAP, PowerBI,Taulia, CoMas, ScanMarket, One Pack…) with a process mindset
Sourcing project management & Tender Participation
  • Participate in low-complexity sourcing projects (innovations/NPDs and Design to Value projects), including regular updates of projects status into Provalido
  • Can support regional tenders’ preparations and analysis under guidance of Category Managers.
Key stakeholders
  • Serve as the go-to point of contact for Europe Packaging Procurement Managers
  • Collaborate closely with BES for master data integrity, pricing updates, OA management & issue resolutions
  • Collaborate closely with Finance Team
  • Can manage packaging related documentation and coordinate with local suppliers on technical or logistical queries
Education:
  • Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics. Specialization in Purchasing or a CIPS qualification is preferred.
Experience:
  • 1-2 years+ experience in procurement or supply chain roles, ideally with experience in packaging materials
  • Proven track record in delivering Procurement objectives (tenders, projects, strategies)
  • Experience supporting innovation, sustainability initiatives.
Languages:
  • Fluency in English required.
  • Proficiency in Spanish, French and/or Italian is highly beneficial.
Functional Skills:
  • Good understanding of procurement
  • Meticulous, well-organized, with high attention to detail
  • Strong analytical mindset and confidence working with data and systems
  • Agile and proactive – a self-starter ready to support evolving priorities
  • Excellent collaboration skills to easily navigate through a matrixed organization
Tools & Systems:
  • Experience of use of SAP, Excel, BI is a strong plus
What we offer:
  • A role in a dynamic, international procurement team with exposure to multiple markets and stakeholders
  • The opportunity to learn from experienced category managers and gain insights into packaging strategy
  • Clear growth path into sourcing or category management roles within the function
PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR
  • Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
  • Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
  • People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance. Authentic, approachable, empathetic, and inclusive style of communication & collaboration, with the ability to work with diverse, geographically spread teams across multiple time zones.
  • Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others. Rigour in execution and able to deliver with brilliance at pace. Integrity and hunger to be part of a winning team - working in close collaboration all local and global stakeholders towards a common goal.
  • Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges.
  • Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience. Tenacity and resilience to work through challenging business needs and multiple competing agendas in high demand/high speed situations
LEADERSHIP AGILITYAt Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can becomeSelf-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on othersPeople Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performanceResults Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented withChange Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experienceDisclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.Perks of Working for usAt Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:Competitive Pay PackageCompetitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)Retirement/Pension PlanHealth & WellbeingMedical, Critical Illness, and Life InsuranceCalm Meditation App subscription (free)Employee Assistance ProgramsBest-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policiesAdditional BenefitsThe benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

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