Cosmetics Category Buyer – Packaging & Contract Manufacturing - Netherlands - €85-90,000 + relocation support (AE655788)

Are you an experienced B2B Buyer with commercial acumen and a passion for products? Can you oversee and optimise all aspects of end-to-end product development?

As Category Buyer, you will procure primary packaging and contract manufacturing services, to deliver high quality products that delight the consumers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage supplier relationships to ensure optimal sourcing decisions that support company growth, innovation and sustainability standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategically source and purchase packaging materials and contract manufacturing services, meeting quality, timing, cost and sustainability requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure optimal sourcing solutions
  • Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations, contract management, and performance evaluations
  • Develop and execute cost-saving initiatives throughout the product development process
  • Create strategic category business plans to support company growth objectives
  • Continuously evaluate and address potential challenges in stakeholder management and cost savings
  • Contribute to the company's innovation process by providing early procurement and sourcing input
  • Maintain expertise in packaging materials, particularly plastics, glass, aluminium, and wood

Candidate Requirements:

  • Degree or equivalent in purchasing, business admin, retail management or a related field
  • Thorough understanding of the end-to-end development process for cosmetic products
  • Demonstrable success within procurement, ideally within cosmetics or a related industry, and knowledge of packaging and contract manufacturing
  • Great negotiation skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and stakeholders at the same time
  • Fluent verbal and written English; a second language is a plus

If you are a flexible, ambitious team player who enjoys making things happen, apply today. Visit www.arthuredward.com/vacancies and enter AE655788 in the search field.

Arthur Edward is a leading beauty, personal care & FMCG recruitment agency. We find top talent along the product lifecycle to innovate, launch and market bestselling cosmetic and beauty products.

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