"Celebrating local flavours" defines the essence of GBfoods, the group that brings together the multi-local reality and the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit that has accompanied the various companies and local brands that shape it since its creation 80 years ago. Today, with a turnover of around 1 billion euros and a team of 3300 employees, GBfoods is present in 40 countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East through prestigious brands as Gallina Blanca, Star, Jumbo, Grand'Italia, Gino, Erasco, Liebig and Royco.We are now looking for a Category Buyer to join our Purchasing Department in our Headquarters in Barcelona to support the business in Europe. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Co-Manufacturing Sourcing Team Europe on all areas. Implement the Co-Manufacturing strategy in Europe in coordination with the Co-Manufacturing Sourcing Manager.Main tasks:Strategy - Source Finished Products for Europe from co-manufacturers, co-packers and/or repackers.Take full responsibility on a group of assigned vendors, give support on other vendors.Manage negotiation, pricing/contracts inside local ERPs as well as supplier relationship management with assigned vendors.Identify additional potential vendors through market scouting.Planning - Responsible for Budgeting and Reporting on assigned vendors.Execution - Follow-up of Productivity Projects and New Developments implementation at vendors.Coordinate supplier level of service (quality and deliveries performance), forecasting review and invoicing incidences for all vendors.Give response to day to day issues at all vendors.What can you expect from us?Being part of a growing multinational organization, in a multicultural and modern environment in a position with a global vision.What do we expect from you?We are looking for someone with high sense of ownership and commitment who wants to be part of our growing project:University degree or engineering diploma.Experience: 5 years' experience in a similar position in a food manufacturing company. Used to operate in International markets and Multinational Companies.Fluency in English.SAP knowledge desirable.Proactivity.Negotiation skills.Project Management.Leadership.#J-18808-Ljbffr