Global Buyer

As the largest fragrance only fragrance house in the world, we take pride in proactively shaping the future of the fragrance industry. We focus all our creativity, innovation, and energy into making fragrances and nothing else. CPL Aromas is home to some of the world’s leading perfumers, and we’re trusted by top brands to translate their creative vision into beautiful scents. We provide career and development opportunities for talented individuals across a range of disciplines – from all support functions to customer facing roles. A job at CPL Aromas promises a unique career path for anyone with a passion for the world of fragrance. With operations all over the world, we celebrate a diverse range of cultures at CPL Aromas and, we offer equal opportunities and flexibilities.

Reports To

Global Buyer Lead

Job Purpose

The Global Buyer will be responsible for:

• Ensure all raw material demands are analysed and Purchase Orders executed daily in conjunction with the local buyers
• Ensure global safety stocks are accurate and updated in D365 in line with global sales forecasts and changing demands
• To have zero Purchase Orders without unconfirmed delivery dates
• To have supplier lead times regularly updated in order to support smooth running of D365 and CTP
• To maximise the potential savings by centralising the purchase of non-commodity raw materials taking advantage of group consolidated demand
  
  

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for support to the local buyers and covering their roles during holidays/illness/increased demand or lack of local resource to ensure the Daily buying is carried out and the necessary Purchase Orders raised on time
• Responsible for streamlining and harmonising the global buying process
• To provide a direct link between Global Procurement and local buyers/order placers
• Responsible for analysing raw material safety stocks and liaising with local buyers to ensure the safety stocks are updated on time in D365
• Responsible for ensuring global purchasing parameters are kept up to date in D365. Vendor lead times/pack sizes/min/max order quantities
• To assist the local buyers in ensuring Purchase Order confirmations are received in a timely manner and D365 is constantly updated
• Responsible for centralising, coordinating and contracting small order purchasing across the manufacturing sites to ensure best price and maximise savings for all locations from global vendors in conjunction with global purchasing
• To participate in the local daily production meetings and responsible for taking action to mitigate raw material shortages in production
• Responsible for analysing and coordinating the proactive movement of ageing stock between CPL factories
• Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to support implementation of group purchasing system improvements and automation initiatives.
  
  

Skills And Attributes Required

Qualification / Experience

• 1-2 years experience in a Purchasing / Buyer Role preferable
• Experience of work in a fast moving manufacturing industry would be an advantage
• Ideally have experience dealing with overseas suppliers and proven knowledge of shipping/freight/inco terms
• In depth knowledge of D365 and/or equivalent ERP system
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Team player who can communicate and influence across all business levels
• Strong financial acumen, commercial awareness, and results orientated with a proven track record in global contract negotiation
• Trusted decision-making ability
• Able to remain resilient and efficient when working under pressure
• Well-developed market knowledge
• Great planning and organising skills
  
  

Attributes

Must display and demonstrate attitudes in line with the Company Values

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity or disability status. Due to large volume of applications, we are only able to contact applicants who meet the role requirements. The salary package offer will only be discussed with the final candidate, based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills. Should your skills and experience fit the above criteria, please click apply link to submit your application.

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