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Job Description « Senior buyer Indirect Spend »

About the Role:

Line Manager : Purchasing Manager Indirect Spend

Location : Douala

No of positions : 01

Type of contract : Full Time

The “Senior Buyer Indirect Spend” manages procurement for all technical, non-technical, and service spend portfolio of categories assigned, including Capex, MRO, energy, facility management, lab consumables/services/equipment, and general administrative spend. This role is part of the local plant’s Purchasing Department and the global Purchasing Organization.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic sourcing

• Analyze spend data and budgets to define appropriate sourcing strategies.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Create action plans to reduce category costs.Spot buysManage PR to PO cycle

Contracts management

• Conduct contract review and submit appropriate action plan
• Execute approved contract action planStakeholder management
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs and purchasing goals.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain documentation and conduct supplier performance reviews.ReportingGenerate regular and ad-hoc reports.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with group purchasing processes.
• Ensure compliance and proper housekeeping of purchasing activities.

About You:

Required academic & technical qualifications

Bachelor degree / Master degree in a technical field, supply chain management, procurement, business administration, economics a procurement professional certification is a strong asset

Essential experience & knowledge

• Strong IT Proficiency; knowledge of SAP and Maximo
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• 5–10 years in indirect spend purchasing, preferably in food, pharmaceutical, or chemical industries.

Technical/Functional Competencies

Technical proficiency (e.g., SAP – Excel, PowerPoint)

English business proficiency (written and spoken)

Interpersonal / Leadership Competencies

• A seasoned procurement professional with a strong background in managing indirect spend across diverse categories.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking, operational efficiency, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers in a multicultural and dynamic environment
• Autonomous, proactive, and results-driven, with a solid understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and supplier performance monitoring. His interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to change make him a key contributor to transformation initiatives within the purchasing function.
• The candidate must be comfortable working in a matrix organization, collaborating with local and global teams, and navigating complex stakeholder environments. A strong sense of ethics, responsiveness, and commitment to continuous improvement are essential to succeed in this role

Personal style / attitude / motivation

• Entrepreneurship
• Autonomy
• Negotiation Skills
• Change Management
• Adaptability
• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Passionate and Enthusiastic
• Motivated and Hardworking
• Good Stress Resilience
• Respect for Deadlines
• Adaptability and Tenacity
• Integrity, Teamwork
• Results-Oriented
• Responsiveness
• Interpersonal Skills and Ability to Listen to Needs
• Proactive and Creative

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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About the Role: Technician

Line Manager : Maintenance Leader - Downstream

Location : Douala

No of positions : 01

Type of contract : Full Time

The Daily Technician is Highly skilled and detail-oriented with hands-on experience in performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and systems. Their duties include diagnosing problems, repairing or replacing defective parts, and performing regular maintenance.

Key responsibilities include:

Observe all safety, sanitation, GMP and HACCP requirements Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems on equipment. Demonstrate troubleshooting capabilities on control systems, pumps, agitators, conveyors Perform various equipment preventive maintenance tasks as necessary, but routinely in cases requiring advanced technical expertise Responsible for safety compliance personally and with equipment. Review job plans using the maintenance database, adequately communicate maintenance issues to appropriate employees (e.g., other maintenance techs, operators, supervisors, etc.), Generate, complete and close work orders using a computerized maintenance management system. Participate in projects and/or rebuilds. Perform established PM’s and identify new opportunities for improvement. Responsible for food safety as well as meeting all regulatory requirements. Assist in day-to-day support of operators for adjustments, setups, and change overs

About You:

Required academic & technical qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or vocational school diploma LICENCE, DUT, BTS in a mechanical/industrial maintenance domain MA, MEM, GMP, GIM,
• BAC in F1/Mechanical construction is an added advantage
• Minimum 2 years’ Experience at a similar role
• English business proficiency (written and spoken)

Essential experience & knowledge

• 2-5 years’ experience in Industrial Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing experience, required
• Ability to read, understand and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, line diagrams and schematics,
• Ability to identify and analyze a situation and to make frequent technical decisions based on specifications, required.
• Must be able to work as part of a team with little or no supervision.

Technical/Functional Competencies

• MS office knowledge
• Google

Personal style / attitude / motivation

• Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Passionate and Enthusiastic
• Motivated and Hardworking
• Good Stress Resilience
• Respect for Deadlines
• Ability to Summarize and Analyze
• Adaptability and Tenacity
• Integrity, Teamwork
• Results-Oriented
• Responsiveness
• Stakeholder Management
• Interpersonal Skills and Ability to Listen to Needs
• Proactive and Creative
• Intellectually Curious

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