Senior Buyer

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Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Help Shape Our Next Chapter
Westfalia Fruit Netherlands is entering an exciting new chapter as we further integrate into the wider global Westfalia Fruit organisation.

With a strong heritage in the European fresh produce market, we are evolving our operating model, strengthening collaboration across regions, and creating greater alignment with our global business. As part of this journey, we are investing in leadership capability, operational excellence, and long-term sustainable growth.

This creates a unique opportunity for experienced leaders who are motivated by transformation, enjoy building high-performing teams, and want to play a key role in shaping the future direction of a business with ambitious plans.

We are looking for a Senior Buyer in our Poeldijk office, Netherlands.
The Senior Buyer for the Netherlands is crucial for our success, guaranteeing year-round high-quality produce, optimising profitability, and driving growth. You'll work at a senior capacity within a high-performing team, develop strategic sourcing, leverage data for best deals, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate on new product opportunities.

Responsibilities Include:
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to secure high-quality produce, optimise supply, and support business profitability
Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage suppliers based on quality, reliability, sustainability, and commercial performance
Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and performance reviews to strengthen strategic partnerships
Drive cost-saving initiatives and pricing strategies while maintaining quality and service standards
Collaborate with Quality, CSR, and operational teams to ensure compliance, ethical sourcing, and regulatory adherence
Lead the development and utilisation of grower profile data to improve sourcing decisions, traceability, and supplier relationships
Monitor market trends, pricing movements, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify opportunities and risks
Establish and maintain procurement processes, protocols, and best practices across the sourcing function
Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to identify new product opportunities and support innovation initiatives
Deliver procurement reporting, analytics, and business insights to support strategic decision-making and performance improvement
Requirements
Strong background in Procurement of perishable products.
Knowledge and experience of fruit or vegetable would be advantageous.
Fluent in English and Spanish is essential, with additional Dutch fluency being highly advantageous.
Strong understanding of the complexities of global supply chains, including import/export regulations and logistics.
Experience in utilising data analysis to inform strategic sourcing.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional.
Proven track record of achieving cost savings and optimizing profitability through strategic procurement practices.
A relevant degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field would be advantageous.
Benefits
26 days vacation, plus national holidays.
Competitive salary.
Company pension scheme.
Company phone & laptop.

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.