Under the responsibility of the Purchasing Director, you will deal with all matters related to project purchasing and production purchasing, for all the Group’s sites.
In addition to this role of group category purchasing, you will be the 1st point of contact for Purchasing at the Waregem (BE) & Weert  (NL) plant

Who are we

Mademoiselle Desserts Group, recently certified B-CORP, a major player in the manufacture of quality pastries for the catering and supermarkets (450 million euros turnover, 2000 people, has continued to develop in France (8 sites), England (3 sites), Belgium (1 site)  and the Netherlands (1 site).

Attached to pastry traditions and constantly attentive to the consumer, Mademoiselle Desserts has built a reputation in the pastry market by reconciling the criteria of the best craftsmen and the regularity of the industry. The group’s values are carried by all the teams: Delight, Respect, Passion and Commitment.

The job

Your mission will be to negotiate and select the raw materials, packaging materials and services necessary for the company’s production, according to volume, cost and quality objectives. As such, you will be responsible for analysing the market and defining the company’s raw material needs. You will collect the various needs of the factories in advance.

You will select products and suppliers by participating in the analysis of the supplier market and the qualification of these through audits. And you’ll manage the commercial negotiation and the final budget by drafting contracts, following up and communicating the procurement plan.

Who are you

• English & Dutch is essential. (French optional)
• Position based in WAREGEM site in BELGIUM or WEERT site (NL)
• Travel to be expected. (2 times / Month)
• CSR Skills/experience in carbon footprint reduction will be appreciated as Mademoiselle is B-CORP Certified.
• As markets are more and more volatile, proven experience on futures market will be a must.
• The personality of the candidate will make all the difference, we are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic profile, passionate about his or her job, with a strong positive energy and a deep respect for our values.
• As a man or woman in the field, you have a real sense of listening, you know how to work in a team, and organization is your strong point.
• With a higher education, you have significant experience in the agri-food or industrial world, ideally. Your negotiation skills and your ability to effectively manage your files will be the keys to your success in this position.

Terms of employment

• Position based in WAREGEM site in BELGIUM or WEERT site (NL)
• A challenging position in a fun company where your input is valued.
• Opportunities for personal development.
• A competitive salary and good secondary benefits.
• Employment: permanent.
• An exceptionally good working atmosphere with great colleagues and every Friday you get to take some nice desserts home.
• Working hours: full-time

How to apply

Are we a match? Please apply per e-mail to k.goutier@mdesserts.com!