Buying Manager Carton & Fiber Trays - Consumer Packaging

The Royal NNZ Group bv is a dynamic multinational, family-owned company that has been supplying packaging to customers in the Fresh Produce and Industrial sectors for over 100 years. Worldwide, NNZ has grown into an organization with more than 260 employees spread across 24 branches in 18 countries. In Groningen, at the Central Sourcing Department of the Royal NNZ Group bv, we are looking for a –

Passionate and experienced Buying Manager

Role Description
As a Buying Manager, you will develop and manage a sustainable product portfolio, in close cooperation with suppliers, customers and our innovation department. You will establish and manage a sustainable supply chain and supplier portfolio by building long-term partnerships, improving sourcing conditions and implementing multiple sources to find economies of scale. You will develop a global product group strategy aligned with all NNZ entities and support the local purchasing teams with tactical and strategic purchasing support, by working closely (cross-border and cross-functional) with your colleagues.

The Central Sourcing Department consists of 4 product categories: Film, Trays, Netbags/Netting, and FIBCs/PP-Bags, divided into two areas: Consumer Packaging and Industrial & (Agro) Transport Packaging. Your focus will be within the product category Carton, Fiber & Topseal Trays’ (within Consumer Packaging) and you will have a strong focus on Product / Business Development within this category.”

Possibility to travel frequently and extensively is required. You will report directly to the Head of Central Sourcing.