Capex & Services Buyer Lisboa

Capex & Services Buyer
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service, and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada, and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes leading brands such as Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle’s, and Sidul.

Position Scope

You will be responsible for managing all Sidul plant capex and services (hard/soft) for the procurement team. This individual will be a key member of the site Corporate Engineering team, Operations, and Maintenance teams, focusing on all site capex and services, contracts, compliance, negotiations, spend profiles, and sourcing alternative suppliers to meet business needs.

Responsible for developing and implementing ASR’s purchasing strategy through effective vendor relationship management, contract negotiations,
- hoc project management, and supplier management.

Position Responsibilities

• Negotiate and prepare contracts, pricing, and supplier agreements independently.
• Evaluate, qualify, and select suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and capability.
• Contribute to the development and presentation of
  - competitive category management strategies, using analysis of supply markets and trend data.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Lead meetings with C-Suite stakeholders.

Essential Capabilities (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Attributes)

• Experience with purchasing on an ERP system (SAP).
• Strong negotiation skills regarding price, terms, delivery, and volume levels with suppliers.
• Ability to research and evaluate global or local suppliers based on various criteria including price, quality, and reliability.
• Solid understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Effective communication skills for presenting information clearly to all levels, including C-level.
• Ability to work in an industrial/plant setting, including factory environments.
• Proactive communication of risks and issues with service providers and capital projects.

Work Experience

• Background in industrial services and/or project purchasing, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in operations, project, and/or maintenance within the relevant category.
• Understanding of Hard services management.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food and beverage blending and packaging.
• Contract negotiation and management experience.
• Ability to adapt in a
  - paced environment.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.

Our employees have proudly contributed to “Making Life a Little Sweeter” for over 100 years by providing quality service and sugar products. We are committed to high ethical standards and business conduct to ensure our continued success.