About the role:

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate.

The Buyer, Ingredients is responsible for the strategic sourcing of assigned specialty ingredients as well as market risk position and physical commodities in the Americas. The Buyer has full EBIT responsibility for the assigned category in all plants within the Americas region. Ingredient Buyer will participate, contribute and execute Sourcing activities in order to meet functional as well as organizational objectives, along with executing the leadership of the specialty ingredient categories to ensure smooth coordination and internal communication with other Barry Callebaut departments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop global sourcing strategies for multiple site production facilities throughout the Americas
• Identify, develop and nurture value add relationships with key vendors for all Specialty Ingredient components
• Negotiate and purchase Specialty ingredients cost effectively for assigned product groups
• Identify and capitalize on global procurement synergies with European and Asian buying groups
• Perform highly specialized functional analysis to support the business and provide interpretations of results back to management, customers or relevant stakeholders within the organization
• Make recommendations to VP relating to creative value add sourcing strategies that can impact price terms and conditions of agreements
• Prepare weekly update reports for upper management as needed
• Prepare as needed Excel reports, presentations and financial report formatting to support departmental reporting requirements or as may be required for analysis by management
• Process new and existing suppliers through QA onboarding/re-approval processes
• Provide professional guidance and support to internal and external customers, including active participation in relevant projects
• Initiate, build and maintain relations with a variety of institutions in order to obtain the best and most up-to-date statistical information in the area of expertise
• Endeavor to become Subject Matter Expert in assigned categories
• Represent BC in specialty ingredients external committees and actively network within the industry
• Perform other duties as required

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Food Science or related field)
• MBA or CPSM Procurement Certification preferred
• 3+ years of experience in Food Ingredients Industry preferred
• Excellent strategic thinking and negotiating skills
• Strong ability to interact with multidisciplinary team
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing business
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Organizational Agility – Internal Negotiation/Influencing Skills
• Experience with SAP MRP systems, Inventory Management Systems, QA documentation systems
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and financial reporting formats
• Available for travel up to 20%

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off, plus 12 paid holidays, plus your birthday off
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60654: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60654

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