Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Global Marketing Procurement Senior Buyer
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ABOUT YOU
You have developed solid experience in Procurement, ideally within indirect categories such as Marketing, Media or Market Insights.
- You are comfortable operating in an evolving international and matrix environment, working with stakeholders across multiple markets and cultures.
- You enjoy managing several priorities simultaneously and are able to navigate ambiguity while maintaining focus on delivering value.
- You are recognized for your agility, proactivity, and ability to learn quickly.
- You combine strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities with excellent stakeholder management skills.
- You are collaborative by nature; enjoy business partnering and know how to build productive relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- You are fluent in English and thrive in dynamic, evolving environments where adaptability and ownership are essential to success.
THE ROLE
As a Global Marketing Procurement Senior Buyer, reporting to the Global Procurement Category Manager, you will support the development and execution of the global procurement strategy for Marketing categories, with a particular focus on Market Insights and Media, aligned with business priorities, while leveraging market intelligence, procurement expertise, and supplier market knowledge to identify opportunities and generate value.
- You will contribute to transforming Procurement into a value-adding business partner by delivering procurement excellence, driving value creation, and building strong supplier relationships that support business growth.
- You will work closely with stakeholders across Marketing, Finance, and Legal functions to ensure procurement activities are aligned with business objectives while maintaining compliance with procurement policies and governance standards.
- You will be responsible for leading supplier selection projects, negotiating commercial deals, implementing contracts, and managing supplier relationships including monitoring supplier performance through relevant KPIs and ensuring the delivery of quality, innovation, and cost efficiency.
- You will contribute to cost optimization initiatives, support budgeting activities, identify savings and innovation opportunities, support sustainability and ESG ambitions, and track procurement performance against agreed objectives.
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The role offers broad exposure to global stakeholders across Europe, APAC, and other international markets, providing the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and multicultural environment while contributing to key strategic procurement initiatives.
ABOUT US
Suntory Beverage & Food Europe is one of the leading soft drinks companies in Europe. We rely on employees who are passionate about their profession. We are responsible for the growth of legendary brands such as Orangina, Schweppes, Trina, La Casera, Oasis, Pulco, Ribena, and Lucozade.
- We offer our employees an environment where they can thrive, develop their skills, and build their careers.
- We are an inventive and daring company, with genuinely human and responsible values.
- With our unique mindset and energy, we are committed to promoting positive and sustainable activities and lifestyles, with respect for the environment and people.
YOUR PROFILE
- University degree, ideally with a specialization in Procurement, Business, or a related field
- Procurement experience within indirect spend categories, ideally Marketing, Media, and/or Market Insights
- Strong understanding of procurement principles, category management, sourcing strategies, and negotiation
- Experience managing supplier relationships
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Comfortable working across different markets, cultures, and business environments
- Agile, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Fluency in English is required
- Experience with procurement systems such as Coupa or SAP would be an advantage.
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This opportunity is available as soon as possible on a 6-month fixed-term contract in one of our European offices: Uxbridge (United Kingdom), Neuilly-sur-Seine (France), or Amsterdam (Netherlands).
OUR INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT COMMITMENT
At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic.
- Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences.
- We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply.
- We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodation as needed.
- Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.
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