Group Packaging Buyer

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin Nurishh, Pom'Potes and GoGo squeeZ, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.6 billion in 2022.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project

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LOCATION AND DATES

Suresnes (92). Fixed-term contract (6 to 9 months) starting from April 2026

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the Purchasing Department, you will report to the Packaging Purchasing Manager for the Aluminium and Tear Strip categories. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Deploy the Purchasing strategy for the Aluminium category (cheesefoil and lidding: La Vache qui rit, Kiri, Apericube, Boursin, etc.): needs analysis, cost analysis, market analysis, suggestions for specification changes, sourcing, etc. (15 factories + 4 co-manufacturers).
• Carry out market monitoring and stay informed through your network about regulatory, technical, and market developments to adjust strategy, prioritize, or initiate new projects.
• Manage the supplier panel in accordance with Purchasing strategies (supplier performance, business reviews, evaluations, productivity plans, improvement plans, etc.).
• Ensure Purchasing performance: make market positioning recommendations, monitor indices, organize calls for tender, conduct negotiations, carry out productivity projects, establish Purchasing contracts, etc.
• Build the budget across the Group scope, coordinate the different countries, and conduct monthly follow-ups with action plan proposals to reduce variances.
• Propose cost-reduction initiatives (volume pooling, complexity reduction, challenging specifications, optimizing supplies, etc.).
• Optimize cash flow in relation to inventory and obsoletes linked to product discontinuations, launches, and switches.
• Conduct regular risk analyses and identify appropriate contingency plans; lead security or business continuity projects in partnership with stakeholders.
• Participate in development and innovation projects with requesters (marketing, factories, R&I, sales, etc.), drive innovation, and challenge value analysis.
• Contribute to the Group's CSR commitments by managing CSR projects within your purchasing category.
• Take part in supplier audits and visits, support the resolution of supplier disputes (quality, quantity, returns, credit note requests).
• Represent Packaging Purchasing in various decision-making bodies (Development Committees, Steering Committees).
• Complete appropriate reporting to effectively manage the category (market trends, purchasing variances and budget landing, monitoring and progress of the productivity pipeline, business safeguarding, etc.).

PROFILE

With a higher education degree (Master's level or equivalent), ideally in packaging engineering (such as ESIEC, ESI Reims, ESEPAC…) or general engineering in food industries or a Master's in Purchasing specialization, you have at least 3 years' experience in packaging purchasing. Ideally, you already have knowledge of purchasing packaging or raw materials.

You possess strong analytical and project management skills, and demonstrate real leadership.

You are proficient with ERP systems (ideally SAP) and the Microsoft Office suite.

You have fluent English skills.

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