Packaging Sr. Buyer

Company description Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Buyer to join our growing procurement team! The USA Packaging Material Buyer job is to manage certain packaging material categories including guarantee purchase of goods, materials and services in accordance with defined guidelines. This role will ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply running the purchase order with a set supplier base with alignment of Ferrero's central procurement strategy.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure supply continuity of local packaging material categories with pricing, quality and delivery
• Implement central packaging material strategy in local USA
• Manage budget for packaging material categories
• Manage central and local stakeholders in Matrix organization
• Manage RFI, RFQ, market analysis, risk management, price management

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in areas such as engineering, science, food science, physics, economics, mathematics, finance or similar areas
• Recent graduate; 0-3 years procurement experience
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and influence others
• Ability to problem solve and set priorities; strong analytical experience
• Master of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Suite

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $74,693 - $99,590 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits. Learn more about our benefits at

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding. Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. #FNA