Cocoa Beans Buyer

Procurement
Job ID:
75666
Senningerberg, L, LU (Hybrid)
Permanent

About the Role:

Based in our Luxembourg HQ and reporting to the Raw Material Procurement Category Manager (Cocoa Beans), you will manage all operational parts concerning the purchase and delivery of cocoa beans so our business can deliver consistent quality, on time. You will turn category direction into strong operational performance to deliver on objectives in a diligent way.

By covering this position, your work will contribute to continuity of supply in a complex cocoa value chain, in close collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders. With every decision, you will craft a stronger supply plan and create a real impact on what people enjoy every day.

Main Responsibilities:

You will contribute to the cocoa beans category strategy and translate it into practical procurement plans that match business needs with a strong focus on operational activities. You will support budgeting and the medium\-term plan, using market insights to guide choices. By sharing clear analyses with leaders, you will help protect availability and manage cost and risk responsibly.

Moreover, you will negotiate in line with the Ferrero Code of Business Conduct, compare alternatives, and keep supplier competition fair. You will also manage price lists, allocations, and purchase orders with discipline.

Finally, you will manage and strengthen supplier relationships, so you can anticipate and resolve issues and ensure continuity. You will help manage strategic stock and supply flow in line with sales and operations planning (S\&OP) needs, and you will track service, quality, and stock indicators. You will embed sustainability initiatives in daily decisions and support group leadership projects on cocoa.

About You:

You will bring your educational background in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, with 3\-5 years of procurement or supply chain experience. You have worked with raw materials and understand the operational flows and how supply choices affect quality, cost, and delivery.

You can negotiate with suppliers, evaluate offers with clear criteria, and communicate decisions in a direct, respectful way. You build trust across functions by listening, aligning priorities, and acting with integrity, while keeping your focus on continuity of supply and measurable outcomes.

You work confidently in English, written and spoken, and you use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to analyze data and report insights. You have demonstrated a strong level of proficiency with systems relevant for Procurement (e.g. SAP, Ariba, etc.) and you can maintain accurate purchasing data, so your day‑to‑day execution supports the bigger purpose.

Bring your expertise to a complex cocoa value chain and help secure quality, sustainability, and continuity worldwide.

About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946\. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet\-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE\&I at Ferrero:

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 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.

Find out more here.

Our Application Process
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We’re constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us!

1\. Apply

Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests

2\. Assess

Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job

3\. Interview

If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization

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