Luxury Food

Gi Group as a partner of MSC PROCUREMENT &
LOGISTICS is looking for a
LUXURY FOOD &
BEVERAGE BUYER
Beverage sourcing activity on global markets by implementing strategic sourcing actions to reach optimization and improvement at all levels.
The Food &
Beverage Buyer will work with the team to research, analyze and forecast current and future buying trends, markets, and products;
develop and maintain commercial relationship with suppliers to ensure satisfactory Food &
Beverage purchasing agreements reaching the best combination of quality, rates and services.
**Specifically, it will carry out the following activities**:
- Sources Food &
Beverage products worlwide in line with expected target and in compliance with the company guidelines
- Analyses suppliers' quotations and bids, verifies product specifications and negotiates terms and conditions
- Manages and builds appropriate commercial relationships with suppliers to develop strategic partnerships
- Evaluates market trends, proactively suggests innovative solutions and products, and uses market research to strategically plan future purchases
- Producing analytics reports and maintains accurate records
- Proactively works with Logistics and Supply to achieve best possible procurement agreements.
**The ideal applicant meets these requirements**:
- Previous experience in the role, minimum 3 years;
- Experience in the Food &
Beverage sector and comprehensive understanding of Food &
Beverage strategic sourcing and market trends;
- Fluent English, any additional language is an advantage;
- Good Excel skills, knowledge of procurement e-platforms is an advantage;
- Degree in Economics, Gastronomic Sciences, Procurement Management, Business Management;
- Strong ability to analyze and interpret quotation data and logistics options;
- Very good negotiating and communication skills;
- Abilityto work as part of a team;
- Availability to travel.
We offer a permanent contract with the company
Full time, Monday to Friday
**Workplace**:
Genoa
lavoro temporaneo, Permanent e Professional Staffing, Ricerca e Selezione, Consulenza HR, Formazione, Outsourcing, supporto alla ricollocazione e attività complementari. Siamo presenti in più di 30 Paesi in Europa, Asia e America con un team di oltre 6000 persone. I valori che ci contraddistinguono:
Gi Group S.P.A. è autorizzata ad operare dal Ministero del Lavoro (Aut. Min. 26/11/2004 PROT. 1101 - SG).