Senior Central Purchaser (FMCG)
Via agency · Randstad Hungary
PlumberFlexibleFull-timeBiatorbágy
A leading domestic food wholesale group is looking for a new colleague for its central procurement department. The group operates nationwide with multiple commercial and logistics units, serving primarily the HoReCa, catering, and wholesale markets with a wide product portfolio. We are looking for professionals with in-depth knowledge of the dry goods category, who are motivated to actively build the international supplier network and manage existing partnerships at a strategic level.
Tasks
- Managing the full scope of central procurement for the dry goods product range.
- Strategic management, nurturing, and development of existing supplier relationships.
- Actively searching for new domestic and international manufacturers and suppliers, building direct manufacturer procurement channels.
- Analysis and comparison of offers, prices, and contractual terms.
- Conducting price negotiations, concluding annual framework agreements.
- Identifying alternative sourcing sources and new assortment and product development opportunities.
- Continuous monitoring of market trends, competitor activities, and supply.
- Close professional cooperation with sales, commercial, and related departments.
Conditions & benefits
Cafeteria1 day home office per week13th month bonusCompany carFlexible working hours
Requirements
- Minimum 8–10 years of relevant purchasing experience (specifically in the food / FMCG / HoReCa sector).
- Outstanding expertise and significant experience in the dry goods category.
- Proven track record in sourcing new domestic and international suppliers/manufacturers.
- Confident, independent negotiation routine (including price negotiations, condition and contract alignments).
- Up-to-date, strong market, price, and product knowledge.
- Negotiation-level English (knowledge of German or another foreign language is an advantage).
- Proactive, results-oriented, and independent work style.
- Willingness to travel (on average 1 day per week domestically, 1 day per month internationally).