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Buyer - Product Manufacturing & Packaging (AE614597)

12 July 2024

ref : PA-24241

location : Amsterdam - Pays-Bas

company : Arthur Edward

Buyer - Product Manufacturing & Packaging (AE614597)

Salary: Competitive + relocation support

Are you an experienced B2B Buyer with commercial acumen and a passion for products?

Do you juggle projects with ease, overcoming problems and hitting deadlines?

Join a brand that creates luxury products for body and home that benefit people and the planet, with a loyal following around the globe. Based in the company’s Amsterdam office, you will be welcomed by a friendly and dedicated Sourcing team.

Using your impressive market knowledge and data analysis skills, you will manage supplier relationships and proactively execute the company’s sourcing strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
 Ensure compliance with company sourcing principles and processes for purchasing products
 Build and manage productive long-term partnerships with suppliers
 Manage all administrative activities related to your products
 Negotiate all aspects of commercial terms and agreements with suppliers
 Drive efficiencies through continuous cost optimisation
 Research and prepare sourcing business cases
 Work closely with internal teams and suppliers on sustainability initiatives

Candidate Requirements:
 Degree or equivalent in purchasing, business admin, retail management or a related field
 Demonstrable success within procurement or account management, ideally within cosmetics or a related industry
 An affinity with cosmetics or cosmetic packaging
 Excellent management, business partnering and communication skills
 Fluent verbal and written English; Dutch is a plus

CONTACT :

If you are a flexible, ambitious team player who enjoys making things happen, apply today. Email your CV to ae@arthuredward.com quoting job ref AE614597.

Arthur Edward is a leading beauty, personal care & FMCG recruitment agency. We find top talent along the product lifecycle to innovate, launch and market bestselling cosmetic and beauty products.


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