PURCHASING MANAGER - ANIMAL ORIGIN

Your RoleWe are looking for a Purchasing Manager - Animal Origin to support Affinity’s ambitious growth targets in the dry and wet segments at our production site in northern Italy.
You will report to the Animal Origin Category Manager and be responsible for enlarging our supplier base by negotiating contracts to secure the required volumes of animal origin ingredients, essential for the nutritional value and perceived quality of our products.
hat you will doConduct market exploration to build a supplier pool for the identified list of animal origin ingredients.
iaise with the purchasing team to consider suppliers in existing APC (Affinity Pet Care) and Natures Menu pools.
egotiate and manage purchasing contracts within the animal origin ingredients category to secure volumes at the best price, applying a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach.
ntegrate new and ramping production requirements into the procurement strategy as well as support procurement to reach suppliers Service Level requiredSupport the homologation process for new suppliers via the vendor portal.
ollaborate with the Quality team to ensure the required quality levels meet the defined ingredient specifications.
ork with Vendor Assurance to support quality follow-ups, including incident reports and supplier surveillance within the site’s supplier pool.
aintain continuous collaboration with the Formulation and NPD teams regarding the development of any required ingredients.
What we are looking for University Degree, Complementary education in Purchasing is highly appreciated.
t least 3 years of solid experience in the Purchasing area, particularly in the FMCG, food, or animal origin sectors.
igh level of English and Italian is a must.
Spanish and French are welcome.
trong team spirit.
xcellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
esults-oriented with strong negotiation skills.
fficient, hands-on, and pragmatic approach.
roactive and flexible mindset.
nternational experience and/or an international mindset is highly desirable.
vailability to travel.
hat we offer Hybrid working model Flexible working hoursAffinity University platform.
Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
elebrations & FunWe cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.
We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team.
That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
Our CompanyAffinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company.
For more than 60 years, we  have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats and people to make the world a better place.
We are very proud of our innovative brands which include.
Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra and more.
Currently, we are over professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as  4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.
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