Our client is a global provider of integrated service solutions supporting Governments, Military, Humanitarian Organizations and private industry in their operations everywhere, every day.
Headquartered in the UAE they are active in almost 20 countries and in a wide range of environments, including some of the world’s most challenging areas. From beyond the Arctic Circle in Russia to the scorching deserts, the rugged terrain of Afghanistan and Africa, they have a proven track record of responsibly and efficiently enhancing the life of hundreds of thousands of people through their service solutions.
They offer custom solutions for every challenge in the areas of operations and maintenance, supply chain management, environmental services, engineering and construction, catering services, fuel and energy, labour supply, materials and equipment and medical services.
They are currently seeking a French speaking Food Purchasing Manager to be based at their offices in Macedonia. The position is permanent.
Reporting into the Head of Procurement, and managing a small team of 4 staff, you will be responsible for buying the best quality food and other required goods for the company.
You will be responsible for strategic global sourcing of multiple commodities, managing supplier relationships, managing optimum delivery and flow of ingredients, supply chain security, supplier metrics, supplier contracts and pricing.
You will have to oversee supply chain management and procurement, on a worldwide scale.
Apart from being a good negotiator you will be, networking and dealing with numbers, as well as dealing with other factors such as sustainability, risk management and ethical issues.
Knowledge and Skills:
You will be an accomplished French speaking Purchasing Manager with international experience of purchasing food products.
Your practical experience should be supported by a University Degree in Business Studies and Management or another related field of Purchasing and Supply.
You should have significant international experience as a food purchaser and have experience in e-purchasing.
You should have good negotiation skills, able to manage supplier relationships and liaise and negotiate effectively with suppliers, manufacturers and relevant departments.
You should also possess good analyzing skills (able to analyze the offers and contracts) with suppliers, able to follow price trends and their impact on future activities.
You will be able to evaluate bids and recommend changes based on commercial factors.
You will be able to work independently with minimal supervision and under pressure.
You will be a team player, flexible when it comes to travelling in order to carry out supplier visits.
You should possess excellent communication skills in English and French, able to adapt to rapid changes in a positive manner and work to tight deadlines.
Superb communication skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be inter-facing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and religions.
You will be resourceful with a flexible outlook, have the ability to multi-task in order to handle competing priorities and be able to fit in to an international dynamic and multi-cultural environment.
Finally you should possess a Drivers Licence and be IT/ PC literate. Experience of SAP desirable.
Salary is all inclusive and genuinely negotiable according to your experience. Benefits include 20 days holiday, medical and death in service insurance, a laptop and mobile phone are provided.
Our client will provide 4 weeks accommodation in a Hotel /company property, to give you time to organise your own accommodation close to the office.
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