Global Category Senior Buyer Glass

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team to help shape a global glass supply base driving innovation, sustainability and value at Coty.

Responsibilities

As our Senior Buyer – Glass Category, you are responsible for category strategy, supplier partnerships, and value creation. You will lead the development and execution of a competitive, sustainable global glass sourcing strategy, ensuring cost effectiveness, quality, service, innovation and sustainability across a complex, international supply environment.

Your main focus:

Develop and implement category strategy

• Build and execute the glass category sourcing strategy across multiple plants.
• Ensure the right quality, service and cost effectiveness.
• Drive productivity plans aligned with cost, quality, service and sustainability.

Manage supplier partnerships and contracts

• Build strong relationships with glass makers and decorators.
• Negotiate major global and regional contracts.
• Own supplier performance and relationship management.

Drive value creation and transformation

• Develop market, industry and commodity intelligence.
• Drive sustainability initiatives including PCR, CO₂ reduction and lightweighting.
• Transform category practices through should-cost models and digitisation.

The team consists of global Category and IPM Buyers, and you will work closely with several departments such as R&D Packaging, Planning, Site Procurement Leaders, Supply Chain, Quality and Sustainability.

All your colleagues are highly collaborative, business-driven and internationally oriented. In this team, you contribute to shaping global category strategy and supplier ecosystems.

You are a Coty fit

You like to work in complex, international environments and drive impact through data-driven procurement decisions. As an experienced Senior Buyer, you work hands-on, manage multiple stakeholders and thrive under pressure in fast-paced settings.

Other than that, you:

• Have at least 5 years of relevant experience in Procurement within an international and matrix organization.
• Hold a degree in Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or a related field; MBA is advantageous.
• Are fluent in English; French is advantageous.
• Bring strong analytical, negotiation, influencing and project management skills.

Our benefits

• Competitive salary and company benefits based on your qualities and experience.
• An exciting career path in an international organization and inspiring working environment.
• A brand-new office building in the business area of Amsterdam-Zuid. The office is designed to maximize your performance, based on the new ways of working.
• Flexible work time with possibility to work from home up to 50%.

About Coty

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care.