Purchaser

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Purchaser for Orkla Snacks in Søndersø

Do you have experience with operational purchasing, and do you thrive in an international, fast-paced working environment with multiple stakeholders and responsibility for seeing tasks through to completion? If so, you now have the opportunity to join Procurement at Orkla Snacks in a temporary position lasting at least six months.

The position

As Purchaser, you will be responsible for a range of operational purchasing tasks focusing on packaging materials for Orkla’s production of chips, snacks and nuts. You will be based at the Søndersø site and become part of an international Procurement team working across Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the Baltic region.

Your primary purchasing area will be packaging, including the flexible film used for chips and nuts. You will work closely with suppliers and purchasing colleagues and will also be in contact with functions such as Marketing and Product Development.

Your main responsibilities will include

• Updating price lists and maintaining price and material data in SAP and Orkla’s internal systems
• Following up with suppliers regarding prices, lead times, quality and other agreements
• Contributing to cost-out projects and ensuring progress on agreed activities
• Implementing signed contracts and translating the agreements into daily operations
• Cooperating with suppliers, purchasing colleagues and internal stakeholders
• Prioritizing and seeing operational purchasing tasks through to completion

The role may involve minor negotiations, for example regarding lead times and quality. It is therefore important that you are comfortable engaging in professional discussions and can find solutions in cooperation with both external suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Your profile

Your educational background is not the deciding factor. Practical experience from operational purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a related coordinating role is considered more important. Experience from an international company, preferably within FMCG, is an advantage but not a requirement.

We expect that you

• Have experience with operational purchasing tasks and supplier follow-up
• Have a good understanding of business requirements and can translate needs into concrete actions
• Have strong Excel skills and preferably experience with SAP or another ERP system
• Have a good command of English, which is the working language of the team
• Work independently, take initiative and make use of your internal contacts when challenges arise
• Can prioritize between tasks and maintain an overview, even when it is not possible to complete everything at once

You may be relatively new to purchasing or have several years of experience. What matters most is that you are motivated by the operational side of purchasing, learn quickly and are ready to take responsibility. This is not a strategic senior role, but experienced candidates are also relevant if they enjoy day-to-day operational tasks.

Orkla Snacks offers

You will become part of a social and supportive international team consisting of three other purchasers. The team meets virtually every week and supports one another across national borders.

At the Søndersø site, you will also have an experienced purchasing colleague who will help you become familiar with the packaging area, SAP and the internal systems. You will have the opportunity to build or expand your procurement experience in an international company and gain insight into the purchasing of packaging materials for a fast-paced production environment.

About Orkla Snacks

Orkla owns a wide range of well-known brands within food, home care and personal care. Orkla Snacks Denmark has a site in Søndersø on the island of Funen, where the majority of the company’s chips, snacks and nuts are produced under the KiMs brand.

At the Søndersø site, you will become part of an international organisation where Procurement, Production and other functions work closely together to ensure the right materials, quality and deliveries for production.

Read more about the company at www.orkla.dk.

Application

If you can see yourself in this position, we would like to hear from you as soon as possible.

VKCONSULTING is responsible for the recruitment process. If you would like to become part of the international Procurement organisation at Orkla Snacks, please submit your application and CV via the link. Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis, and the position will be filled once the right match has been found. If you have any questions, please contact Mads Lange on +45 70 20 15 12 on weekdays.

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