Group Capex Buyer (H/F/X)

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!

 

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LOCATION & CONTRACT

Suresnes (France – 92)

Permanent contract (CDI), available as soon as possible

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the Group Purchasing Department, we are recruiting a Group Capex Buyer (M/F).

Reporting to a Capex Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for managing Capex purchasing projects as well as related purchasing categories.Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Define and deploy sourcing strategies

• Consolidate needs at Group level to define and implement category strategies


• Manage strategic suppliers directly within SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) frameworks

2. Lead Capex purchasing projects

• Manage Capex projects across several industrial sites, covering the full purchasing process from initial requirements to project completion:


• Breaking down projects into purchasing packages


• Supplier sourcing, RFQs and tenders


• Costing, offer analysis and supplier selection


• Negotiation and contract drafting


• Claims management and supplier performance evaluation

3. Manage supplier panels and market intelligence

• Monitor markets and optimize supplier panels by category


• Identify new suppliers


• Manage and monitor strategic suppliers (evaluation and performance management)

4. Ensure compliance and continuous improvement

• Ensure compliance with purchasing processes, ethics and confidentiality rules


• Develop and implement purchasing tools


• Track performance indicators to ensure effective activity management

PROFILE

• Master’s degree (Engineering – preferably agro/agri – or Business), ideally complemented by a specialization in Purchasing (MAI, DESMA or equivalent)


• Minimum 5 years of experience in Capex purchasing within the food industry or a similar industrial environment

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• 5  years of experience in capital expenditures (Capex) procurement in the food industry (or a similar sector).


• Strong project management mindset


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (multiple internal and external stakeholders)


• Ability to manage multiple topics and projects simultaneously


• Dynamic, agile and reactive, able to quickly switch between projects


• International exposure is a plus / Fluent in French and English


• Willingness to travel occasionally in France and abroad

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