Buyer - Gastro Packaging
ref nr: 9/10/2024/BT/2674
In Antal we have been dealing with recruitment for over 20 years. Thanks to the fact that we operate in 10 specialised divisions, we have an excellent orientation in current industry trends. We precisely determine the specific nature of the job, classifying key skills and necessary qualifications. Our mission is not only to find a candidate whose competences fit the requirements of the given job advertisement, but first and foremost a position which meets the candidate’s expectations. Employment agency registration number: 496.
Our partner provides innovative solutions that empower food delivery riders and drive the growth of food delivery businesses globally. Their highly skilled, international team consists of creative, open-minded individuals who are not only fun to collaborate with, but whose shared ambitions and passion are key drivers of success every day.
Join their fantastic team as a Buyer - Gastro Packaging. This role is crucial in fostering global supplier relationships, identifying new products and services, being responsible for production processes, and optimizing costs.
What you will do
- Strategic Procurement Development: Identify and evaluate suppliers for grocery shops and restaurant packaging materials, including bags, take-away containers, labels, and other packaging components, ensuring they meet company standards for quality, cost, and sustainability.
- Supplier Selection: Evaluate potential suppliers. Build and maintain strong relationships with packaging suppliers. Regularly assess supplier performance, conduct negotiations, and seek cost-effective solutions
- Negotiation: Negotiate with suppliers to reach favorable agreements, including prices, delivery schedules, payment terms, and other contractual conditions. This often involves an RFP or RFQ process.
- Contract Management: Formalize agreements through contracts, ensuring both parties adhere to the terms. Set clear performance metrics and expectations.
- Coordinate Procurement and Production Processes: Manage purchasing activities and ensure performance standards are met throughout production. Enhance procurement and production processes and policies for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Business Opportunities: The packaging buyer will play a crucial role in further developing the restaurant merch sales unit by supporting and guiding account management throughout the entire process, from strategy definition to implementation.
Skills & Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in Packaging Material (procuring or selling)
- Availability to work on-site in Budapest, Hungary
- Business level English knowledge is a must, since we have an international team and international partners
- Knowledge and experience in packaging materials (take-away containers, paper, plastics, etc.), processing, and regulations.
- Experience in procuring restaurant merchandising.
- Proficiency in Google sheets or MS Excel
- Strategic mindset, positive, proactive and result-oriented attitude
- Great communication and negotiation skills
We are looking forward to meeting with you.
