Address- Fixed Term 20-month Full Time Contract
- Hybrid working environment - 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH.
- Excellent opportunity to join the world leading manufacturer of premium quality chocolate.
Are you ready to take your next career step at Lindt & Sprüngli?
Join us and contribute to driving our purpose of Enchanting the World with Chocolate.
About us:
Welcome to the world of Lindt - where our rich and diverse culture embraces change while cherishing our history. At Lindt, we believe that excellence lies within each and every one of our employees. That's why we've created a one-of-a-kind environment where our team members can take risks, challenge the norm, and help build the Lindt brand for generations to come.
With a team of over 500 talented individuals, we're on a mission to Enchant the World with the Chocolate. We're searching for imaginative thinkers who can recognize opportunities, generate innovative ideas, and build strong relationships with our consumers and customers. Whether you're dreaming up new product concepts, refining our marketing strategy, or helping us connect with chocolate lovers around the globe, you'll play an integral role in our mission to make the world a sweeter place.
About the role:
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Finance team on a 20-month fixed-term contract, supporting our Procurement Team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for managing all direct and indirect spending within the Lindt Business. In this role, you will drive the strategic procurement roadmap and execute it by collaborating cross-functionally within the business. Your expertise will be crucial in negotiating and implementing a local sourcing strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drive the strategic procurement roadmap. Work with Finance leadership, relevant business functions and Group Procurement to define, implement & execute local sourcing strategies.
- Identify savings / value delivery opportunities across the different categories and lead all local sourcing projects (e.g., RFPs).
- Develop & negotiate, provide recommendations, and manage all supplier agreements and provide expertise to other departments and the CFO in general contract matters
- Manage and coordinate Lindt Australia’s contribution to Lindt’s sustainability programs
What you will bring:
- An ambition to take control of your career and the following experience and knowledge:
- 7+ years of professional experience in strategic procurement, preferably within FMCG or food industry and experience across indirect procurement
- Experience in strategic sourcing, end-to-end category management and procurement.
- Strong analytical and negotiating skills, with experience in designing and creating service agreements.
- Experience in strategic sourcing, end-to-end category management and procurement.
- Ability to work cross functionally with all departments in the business.
What we can offer you:
- Working in an energising place full of passionate people
- Significant employee discounts
- Hybrid working environment - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home
- Training and Development
- Staff parking on site
- Half day Fridays (December to February)
- Birthday Leave
Are you ready to Enchant the World with Chocolate? We’d love to get you know you!
