RM R&F Operational Senior Buyer

RM R&F Operational Senior Buyer

Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’.

The Company achieved sales of CHF
5.1billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide.

Raw Material R&F Operational Senior Buyer (1 year contract) – Your future position?

As a Raw Material R&F Operational Senior Buyer, you will provide high quality procurement services, ensuring that SLAs and service obligations are met. In this exciting role you will report to Raw Material R&F Team Lead.

• Release Purchase Orders to 3rd party suppliers according to sourcing and fulfilment instructions defined by the global Category Managers and within quality and time constraints
• Track and follow up closely Purchase Orders deliveries to ensure security of supply
• Manages import licenses and end‑use certificates for concerned raw materials
• Run consignment stock consumption reports and associated settlements. Coordinate physical stock reconciliation with suppliers
• Manage Raw Material availability issue resolution in coordination with plant Raw Material planners
• Coordinate delivery and quality non conformities in relation with respective plant stakeholders
• Support investigation of root cause analysis on invoice non conformities
• Support the timely follow‑up on planning, quality and accounts payable escalations ensuring appropriate commercial relations with the supply base.
• Manage suppliers and their On Time in FULL (OTIF) performance.
• Resolve major suppliers’ issues and complaints.
• Implement improvement action plans discussed/agreed with Vendor Performance Analyst and Category Managers
• Establish a continuous improvement mind‑set
• Provide support for junior colleagues
• Build constructive and effective relationships with cross‑functional teams
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners by phone or via email
• Adherence to service levels
• Adherence to policies and procedures

• Possess a University degree in any discipline.
• Fluent in English, knowledge of additional language is an added advantage.
• 3 years experience and above in relevant experience in procurement R&F RM
• Experience of knowledge transfer activity, SSC/GBS experience is an advantage
• Possess strong ethical values, a customer‑centric mindset, and excellent problem‑solving abilities, combined with results‑driven focus and solid business acumen.
• Expert knowledge of relevant SAP modules (MM, MRP) and Procurement tools, advanced knowledge of MS office
• Open to take on a 1 year contract position.

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
Feel empowered in our modern Malaysian sites. Be part of an international community made up of 250 colleagues from 14 different nationalities, where collaboration and friendship meets excellence. Every day, your passion, your creativity, and your growth will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

At Givaudan, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can impact our world.