Transactional Buyer, MEA&EECA

Who we are?

JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, with local roots dating back to 1753, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet's: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea.

We bring action to our intentions, following through on what was agreed, always pushing things forward. We offer our people a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth.

At JDE Peet's, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea.

Apply to unleash a cup of amazing for your career. UNLEASH YOUR POSSIBILITY!

Find out more at http://careers.jdepeets.com

As a Transactional Buyer, MEA&EECA , you will be a key member of the Procurement Team, supporting markets that contribute to business growth in the hot beverages category. This role encompasses procurement process support across the MEA (Morocco & South Africa& Turkey) and EECA (Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan & Georgia)  . In addition to core responsibilities, the role also provides transactional procurement support for the following indirect and direct categories: Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Capital Expenditures (CAPEX/MES), and Raw & Packaging Materials.

The Transactional Buyer, MEA&EECA reports directly to the Procurement Manager and plays a vital role in ensuring efficient procurement operations within the assigned regions and categories.

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in administrative support or procurement functions
• Proficiency in both Turkish and English, with strong communication skills
• Hands-on experience with SAP, including purchase order (PO) creation and modification, Infor record management, and source list maintenance
• Experience in generating reports and performing transactional activities
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work effectively in ambiguous or dynamic environments
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• Excellent analytical skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy

Your application at JDE Peet's

If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peet's would be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

Our efforts on this agenda have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair Pay Leader Certification in 2025 thanks to an unexplained gender pay gap of 0.52%.

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