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Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10.000 employees in over 85 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.1 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Austria we are looking for:

Procurement Manager (m/w/d)
(Wels, Austria)

Position Overview

The successful candidate for this key function will comply with the agreed procurement strategies and plans to obtain best value for money and sustainable cost reductions from expenditure on goods. He or she will also be responsible for monitoring stock levels and identifying purchasing needs. The position is based in Wels and working for 2 days from home is also an option.

What you will do

• Conducting strategic plan for the department and lead the team
• Meeting suppliers for business terms negotiation (price, MOQ, payment term, year end bonus agreements, etc.) and setting up and maintaining good supplier relationships
• Implement a supplier strategy to ensure we are having backup suppliers in place
• Conducting frequent tenders for all items
• Ensure procurement cycle and product delivery according to the production schedules
• Set up a supplier scorecard and supplier evaluation system
• Follow-up and communicate with suppliers about updates, order status, material specifications, inquiries, and other issues

Profile

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in goods purchasing
• Fluent in German and advanced in English
• Good knowledge of procurement procedures and how to deal in efficient way with suppliers
• Ability to analyze data from different sources and write accurate reports
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Good planning, analytical and organizational skills
• Good command of any ERP system and MS Office

What you can expect from Puratos

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.