Purchaser

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• You will gather and understand purchasing needs from R&D, Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments.

• You will oversee all logistical processes within the purchasing area, continuously improving value-adding processes in collaboration with relevant departments.

• You will establish key performance indicators and target values for the purchasing area to ensure alignment with company goals and customer requirements.

• You will manage budgets efficiently, making optimal use of allocated resources.

• You will provide initial reports and documentation to Regulatory, Administration, Sales, Head of Purchasing, and Quality Management to support decision-making.

• You will ensure the availability of all materials required for production, including raw materials, packaging, and other consumables.

• You will maintain and update purchasing processes and work instructions in our Quality Management system, ensuring compliance with certifications.

• You will support technical departments and operations engineering with the procurement of machines and capital goods based on specified requirements.

• You will foster and maintain strong, effective relationships with Capol Inc.'s suppliers.

Qualifications:

• You hold a university degree (BBA with a focus on materials management/logistics) or have comparable commercial training.

• You have 3-5 years of professional experience, preferably in the chemical or food industry.

• You possess strong negotiation skills, both tactical and strategic, and are driven to secure favorable terms for Capol Inc.

• You have initial experience with SAP, and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams is a plus.

• You are fluent in both French and English, with strong oral and written communication skills.

• You are highly self-motivated with a keen interest in continuous improvement and the ability to set and re-prioritize tasks daily.

• You demonstrate flexibility and a solution-oriented approach to embrace change effectively.

• You are able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• You bring a sense of initiative, versatility, leadership, reliability, and rigor to your work.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Capol Inc.