Cosmetics Category Buyer (AE655788) Permanent

Cosmetics Category Buyer – Packaging & Contract Manufacturing | Netherlands | €85-90,000 + relocation support
  
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.

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.