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humanconsulting

Buenos Aires, Argentina
On-site
5+ years purchasing experience
Food industry background required
Team leadership and development
A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Head of Purchasing to efficiently manage the procurement of raw materials and services. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and significant experience in purchasing within the food sector

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the entire purchasing area to guarantee efficient sourcing of raw materials, packaging, and services for a market-leading food company.
  • Responsibilities include negotiating with strategic suppliers, managing budgets, and ensuring adherence to delivery schedules and quality standards.
  • The position requires driving process improvements to reduce costs while fostering team development and generating management reports.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Head of Purchasing to efficiently manage the procurement of raw materials and services. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and significant experience in purchasing within the food sector.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years purchasing experience
  • Food industry background required
  • Team leadership and development
  • Strategic supplier negotiation
  • MRP system management
  • Budget planning and execution

Nice-to-have

  • SAP software proficiency
  • Intermediate English skills
  • Process improvement initiatives
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Dynamic communication style

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
  • Minimum 5 years in food industry purchasing
  • Experience managing multi-category teams
  • Spanish language fluency (implied by location)
  • On-site work requirement in Buenos Aires

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