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 Netbags/Netting

Role Description
As a Buying Manager Netbags/Netting, 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 of Netbags/Netting.

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

Your profile

Bachelor’s degree
Proven commercial purchase experience
Experience in product/ category management positions
Experience in working for an international organisation
Ability to work in a fast-changing environment / stress-resistant
Preferable with experience in packaging industry
Fluent in Dutch and in English, German preferable

Your competences

Commercial power & networking
Negotiation skills
Assertiveness & persuasiveness
Visionary as well as pragmatic/hands-on
Innovative power
Result-oriented
Cooperation

Our offer

Working in an international environment in a challenging and varied position within a successful family company
Opportunity to pioneer and make an important contribution to the success of the company
Excellent employment conditions including 13th month and profit-sharing benefit
An ambitious and healthy family business, with short lines of communication and an informal atmosphere
Based in Groningen

Vergaderen Buiten Roos Dirk Caroline Hans NNZ

Interested in this vacancy?

Should you be interested in this position, please contact Jeroen van Zalm. For questions regarding the procedure, you can reach out to Iris Veenhuizen. Both are available at +31 50123456. The application deadline is Friday, June 21, 2024.

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