Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment.

As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values we pride ourselves to be listed among the World's Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.

The role:

As a Senior Buyer with Kao, you will coordinate any packaging component related sourcing tasks for some of our main salon brands. You'll collaborate with colleagues in different departments to provide packaging expertise in connection with New Product Developments (NPD) and daily operations. As a Senior Buyer, reporting into the Senior Manager for Packaging Sourcing, you'll play a crucial role in our operations by aiding efficiency, production and quality in our salon products.

 

You will:

Identify and manage vendors to meet specific business needs Financial planning, including setting annual budgets, PPV management, identifying TCR projects and communicating risks and opportunities Develop sourcing strategies for specific packaging components to meet unique business needs for NPD and ensuring stable supply Provide organizational leadership in cross functional projects regarding packaging and new vendor development Supplier management, such as the selection, evaluation and release of suppliers

 

You have:

A minimum of 4 years' proven strategic procurement experience, including contract negotiations, supplier management, productivity/cost savings, and spend analysis Expertise in projects regarding cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, and payment Ideally you will have worked in the area of direct materials, e.g. packaging components. Excellent English language skills Fluent English and German language skills preferable SAP knowledge (MM/FTF)

 

Our Benefits:

Comprehensive healthcare including options for family cover, gym membership, cycle to work scheme and more Generous holiday allowance as well as holiday and Christmas bonuses Great discounts on Kao group products

 

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community. 

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/) or EMEA website (https://www.kao.com/emea/en/)

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