Do you want to source the best fruits and vegetables? We are sourcing the best raw material by partnering with our growers and to utilize their expertise and working together in every step of the way.
As a buyer at SVZ you are responsible to ensure availability of our raw materials that meet our production requirements and contribute to the development of the Procurement department. You will be in close contact with Procurement at HQ in the Netherlands, Supply Chain, QA, Sustainability and Plant Operations. You will report to the Head of Sourcing in the Netherlands.
What do you bring with you?
A Bachelor degree in food technology, agriculture or economics and/or 4- 6 years commercial experience in B2B in the food industry, preferably in the fruit and vegetables. You have good technical knowledge in agro-supply and raw material. A good command of spoken and written Spanish and English language and strong negotiation skills. Furthermore you have a can-do-mentality, hands on and excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with growers, manufacturers and internal organization.
What do we have to offer?
A challenging international working environment where you can broaden your horizon, gain enormous experience in the industrial processed food sector and utilize your commercial drive until the full extend. We offer a place where successes and challenges are shared, where we flourish together. A good compensation package based on your experience.
SVZ is part of the Döhler Group
Döhler is a global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the global food, beverage and nutrition industry. Döhler is all about mastering sensory performance and nutrition. Being sustainable by nature, Döhler helps to nourish the world better: Good for people – Good for planet.®
Döhler’s ingredients are derived from natural raw materials. The comprehensive product portfolio of natural ingredients ranges from natural flavours, natural colours, natural health ingredients, a broad range of plant-based ingredients to ingredient systems and end-to-end solutions.
With more than 50 production sites, 75 offices and application centres, Döhler creates value for customers in over 160 countries. More than 9,500 dedicated employees, including 1,000 people in R&D, focused on science, technology and innovation are committed to making Döhler’s customers successful.
“WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.” describes Döhler’s integrated and entrepreneurial approach to innovation. This also includes innovation services, market intelligence, advice on food safety and microbiology as well as sensory & consumer science. Döhler also runs its own venture unit with more than 85 active ventures. Smart ideas have a way of becoming great products.
