17 Agosto 2016, France

Regional Sr.Manager Sourcing Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (M/F)- PARIS/RUNGIS

Purchasing

CODICE ATTIVITÀ: Sourcing
Funzione: Purchasing
Nazione: France
LOCALITÀ: Rungis/Paris
TIPOLOGIA DI ATTIVITÀ: CDI Contract
INFORMAZIONI:

The Del Monte (France) SA is a member of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer and marketer of high-quality fresh and processed fruit and vegetables. We are looking to strengthen our Regional Team with position in Paris - Rungis. The company is pursuing development and growth in Europe.

Remuneration: According to qualifications and experience.

Your responsibilities will consist in:

•Carrying out, under supervision of Director Commercial Coordination and Business Development, and in close collaboration with Del Monte Procurement and Sales Units as well as third parties Growers, studies and analysis , strategic sourcing of fruits and vegetables in Europe and outside Europe to widen the Del Monte offer of quality produce for European Markets.
•Submitting proposed strategies and plans to Regional Management and gather approvals for such, on basis of Commercial and Financial evaluations and forecast.
•Negotiating with growers and suppliers, ensuring a sustainable procurement relationship with application of Del Monte Quality standards.
•Organize with Del Monte Regional Office and Local Units a permanent, continued and reliable procurement of Del Monte Quality Produce.
•Ensuring continuous competitors analysis in terms of prices, produce, markets, customers, positioning.
•Managing supplier performance, with assistance of Del Monte Technical and Quality Teams, identifying and assessing potential new suppliers as well as building long term supplier relationships
•With respects to Del Monte Procedures and Policies, strengthen the Del Monte Quality Brand with permanent new produce and seasonal programs.

Your profile:
•University degree in Procurement / Purchases- Biologist or Agronomist would be beneficial
•Min. 8 years relevant work experience in the fresh produce industry as Procurement / Sourcing Manager in the Fruits and Vegetables sector.
•Previous experience on International Company- with experience and contacts worldwide
•Fluent in English, spoken and written, other languages are beneficial
•Availability to travel within Europe and on outside Europe on production sites. Travels could represent up to 50% of the working time
•Personal qualities: Enthusiast; Assertive, Good negotiator, Financially astute, Team Member

In addition, if you have a good understanding of numbers and the ability to solve problems effectively, you are a team player and possesses proven negotiating skills as well as excellent communication skills that you use in dealing with suppliers, customers and colleagues. Your application together with CV should be sent via e-mail to Mr. Jean-Philippe Chlous , Sr. Director HR Europe & Africa jchlous@Freshdelmonte.com