Junior Category Manager - Secondary Packaging (6-month)

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Junior Category Manager – Secondary Packaging (6-month maternity leave cover)In this role, you are in charge of Secondary Packaging Category. Your main responsibility is to run the category operational activities, being directly involved in cross functional projects and in day-to-day discussions with the Suppliers.How you will create a beautiful impact:

• Develop strong cross-functional relationship with Marketing and Supply Chain Cross Functional Teams, to understand innovation and supply requirements, and being therefore able to support the business and its needs.
• Own the tendering process - running supplier biddings, RFI/RFPs & evaluating results for a supplier decision from a TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) concept.
• Negotiate short terms commercial terms and conditions with Suppliers.
• Monitor supplier service levels to ensure compliance and uninterrupted availability.
• Maintain and update ERP system in relation to procurement information.
• Plan and initiate activities aiming to cost optimization and KPI improvement, according to priorities and targets.
• Conduct procurement data & market analysis.
• Participate in & ensure Procurement good practices: continuous optimization of processes, methods, performance measurements, etc.
• Ensure all activities are conducted within the frame given by internal and external compliance guidelines.

What you need to have to be our next audacious and creative talent:

• Master’s Degree (FH) in Procurement, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management
• Ideally 3 to 5 years’ experience in Procurement, preferably in an international environment and a similar category – experience in sourcing carton and paper.
• Strong analytical, strategic, structured, and result-driven skills
• Ability to lead multiple projects and work cross functionally
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and drive change across all levels of the organisation
• Can-do and go-get attitude, entrepreneurial way of thinking, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment, leadership skills
• Sound knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PPT, Word), preferably SAP R/3 (MM module)

Start date:15/10/2022Duration:6 MonthsWhy your journey with us will be unique:

• We care of our employees well-being: we contribute to the cost of your health insurance
• On top of your 25 working days holidays, overtime is compensated with 8.5 additional days off
• Every Tuesday our HQ factory shop is open exclusively for you to access our amazing products with a discounted price and with the advice of a Beauty Advisor
• We recognize the importance of flexible work: you can work from home on a weekly basis
• Fantastic office location in the centre of Zurich coming in 2024

The world of La Prairie is just a few steps away:

• Application with CV + Cover Letter (recommended!)
• 1st online interview with HR and/or Hiring manager
• Additional interviews onsite with the Hiring Manager and other from the business.

To all recruitment agencies:La Prairie does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs portal, We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.At La Prairie we work on creating a diverse & inclusive culture by having a balanced population and an open, safe, trusting and accepting culture. We believe that diversity in our talents is the strength of our house and we are supporting professional equality for everyone. We welcome applicants with and from diverse background.