EU Raw Materials buyer

YOUR OPPORTUNITYAs a Raw Materials buyer, you will play a critical role in supporting the European Raw Materials Procurement team in driving operational excellence and maintaining procurement process with rigor and discipline.
Based in our Barcelona Hub, you will support the Innovation projects of all EU led brands, assist category manager on system management and lead the category management of Botanicals&Ingredients.
You’ll evolve between the day-to-day procurement activities and shape the strategies that support the most iconic spirits brands in the world.
This is an ideal opportunity for an early-professional, with strong analytical skills, system agility, action-oriented, and a desire to grow into a sourcing or category management role over time.
ABOUT YOUTo support the Best 10 years of the Bacardi group and our Procurement vision, you will need to know how to operate in an agile and changing environment, working very closely with your internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects and savings are delivered on time with best value/quality to the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BEKey responsibilitiesSupport the Innovation projects of all EU led brands for RawMat and liquid scopeAssist Raw Materials Category Managers with day-to-day activities including but not limited to vendor onboarding, SAP system management – purchase order accuracy, price maintenance, good receipt accuracy…Lead the Category Management of Botanicals & Ingredients categoriesData & ReportingEnsuring accurate pricing, data maintenance and issue resolution in SAP and other systems.
Contribute to dashboards and data analysis using Excel, SAP and BI toolsIs key user of key tools (SAP, PowerBI, Taulia, CoMas, ScanMarket…) with a process mindsetCategory ManagementDrive the category strategy definition, alignment and implementation with key internal stakeholdersMaintain category intelligence by ongoing relationship with internal stakeholders and external marketLead regional tenders’ preparations, analysis and recommendation processesAccountable for STD definition, budgeting and PPV accuracyBuild Commodity coverage alignment leveraging CRC processesDefine, align and drive a sustainability roadmap coherent with Bacardi Limited targets and local regulationsCollaborate closely with Legal to ensure compliance with Bacardi requirements and finalize supplier contractsKey stakeholdersServe as the go-to point of contact for all EU led innovation projects which involves liquid creation/modificationCollaborate closely with EU Raw Material Category Managers, broader Procurement Team and Finance TeamCollaborate closely with BES for master data integrity, pricing updates, OA management & issue resolutionsMaintain privileged relationships with French, UK, Italian and Swiss sites to build and implement categories strategy and procurement plansBe the SPOC for the Meyrin production teamSKILLS
- THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACYEducation:Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics. Specialization in Purchasing or a CIPS qualification is preferred.

Experience:
1-2 years+ experience in procurement or supply chain roles, ideally with experience in F&F, F&B or FMCG companyProven track record in delivering Procurement objectives (tenders, projects, strategies)Experience supporting innovation, sustainability initiatives.
Languages:Fluency in English and Italian required.
Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is highly beneficial.
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Skills:
Good understanding of procurementMeticulous, well-organized, with high attention to detailStrong analytical mindset and confidence working with data and systemsAgile and proactive – a self-starter ready to support evolving prioritiesExcellent collaboration skills to easily navigate through a matrixed organizationTools & Systems:Experience of use of SAP, Excel, BI is a strong plusWhat

we offer
A role in a dynamic, international procurement team with exposure to multiple markets and stakeholdersThe opportunity to learn from experienced category managers and gain insights into Raw Materials strategyClear growth path into sourcing or category management roles within the functionPERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIRBelonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can becomeSelf-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on othersPeople Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance. Authentic, approachable, empathetic, and inclusive style of communication & collaboration, with the ability to work with diverse, geographically spread teams across multiple time zones.
Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent deliv