Raw Material and Packaging Procurement Specialist
Job Location: Manisa
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.
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.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Raw Material and Packaging Procurement Specialist based in Manisa to join our team at Ferrero. This position will report directly to the Raw Material and Packaging Procurement Manager.
Please find the responsibilities and qualifications below.
Main Responsibilities:
• Procure raw and packaging materials under optimal conditions regarding price, quality, delivery, and sustainability, following centrally defined guidelines
• Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers and materials that meet Ferrero’s standards, while closely monitoring local market trends
• Support annual tenders promptly, ensuring business continuity and compliance with internal procedures and Ferrero’s Code of Business Conduct
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal departments (Legal, Quality, Category Leads, etc.) to manage stakeholders, contracts, and claims
• Maintain and enhance relationships with existing suppliers to ensure continuity and resolve any critical issues
• Support cross-functional projects and ensure timely completion of all procurement-related tasks, including material trials
• Monitor suppliers’ performance in terms of commercial behavior, logistics, production, quality, costs, service levels, and volumes to ensure reliability
• Create and follow up on purchase orders, and perform data maintenance including vendor creation via SAP
• Prepare and manage contracts, RFIs, RFQs, and all relevant documentation as per Group procurement guidelines
• Manage monthly and annual procurement reporting requirements
Who we are looking for:
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields)
• Preferably 5+ years of experience in a similar procurement role
• Strong understanding of legal and financial aspects of procurement
• Excellent project management and analytical skills
• Outstanding negotiation, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Fluency in both Turkish and English
• No travel restrictions
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.