Job Information
Barry Callebaut Category Manager Logistics Sourcing in Lodz, Poland
Category Manager Logistics Sourcing
Location:
Lodz, PL, 90-530
At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
About the role
We are looking for a Category Manager Logistics Sourcing to manage complex RFQs and be involved in strategic projects related to sourcing and logistics, with exposure to vast level of interaction, from Operations to Management
Key Responsibilities include
Contract third party logistic service providers
Prepare and run tenders for the categories in scope, dealing with all relevant stakeholders (service providers, internal customers and cross functional teams)
Collect data, complete market research, define terms and conditions, negotiate proposals and finalize contracts
Manage service providers, follow market trends and legislative changes
Provide input and expertise in all relevant improvement and development projects (footprint analysis, make or buy, cost efficiency, etc.)
Implement purchasing policy and best practices
About you
University Degree
Significant experience (minimum 6 years) in transportation purchasing/sourcing in Indirect Spend areas.
English written and spoken fluently, any other language is a plus.
Experience in Project Management.
Relevant skills in purchasing: negotiation, supplier management, and procurement.
Strong analytical capabilities in order to manage cost analysis, budgets, and reports.
Solid market knowledge of different areas within logistics (land, sea, warehousing).
Operational knowledge of different areas within Logistic / Supply Chain & Procurement: transportation by land, sea, warehousing, distribution networks, and complex logistics systems is a plus.
Experience with e-Procurement platforms is an asset.
Some travel will be required.
We offer:
Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
Annual bonus based on your work results.
Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
Group life insurance.
Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.
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