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Ferrero International S.A.

Packaging Sr. Buyer

Ferrero International S.A., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role: The USA Packaging Material Buyer job is to manage certain packaging material categories including guarantee purchase of goods, materials and services in accordance with defined guidelines. This role will ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply running the purchase order with a set supplier base with alignment of Ferrero central procurement strategy.

Main Responsibilities:

Ensure supply continuity of local pack material categories with pricing, quality and delivery

Implement central pack material strategy in local USA

Manage budget for pack material categories

Manage central and local stakeholders in Matrix organization

Manage RFI, RFQ, market analysis, risk management, price management

Who we are looking for:

Bachelor's degree as minimum requirement

0-3 years procurement experience

Experience working in matrix organization

Knowledge of the Global Pack Material market

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to lead and influence others

Ability to problem solve and set priorities

Master of Microsoft Excel, PPT and SAP

Compensation Data The base salary range for this position is $74,693 - $99,590 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero: Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

Diversity Statement Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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