ABOUT US:
At Gisou we are on a mission to make the world GLOW! As a rapidly growing scale-up, we're dedicated to crafting iconic beauty products and activations, and building a world-class team to drive our vision and brand forward. We are talent obsessed and deeply believe that the raw skills of our people, and their collective brilliance is what makes us truly extraordinary!
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Buyer to lead supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost optimization within the packaging category. This role plays a critical part in supplier performance management, sourcing strategy, and procurement process improvement.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Supplier Relationship & Negotiation Management
- Own and manage strategic commercial relationships with packaging suppliers.
- Lead pricing negotiations and contract agreements to achieve cost savings and secure favorable business terms.
Financial Reporting & Process Optimization
- Monitor and analyze packaging spend, track variances, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Operations, Logistics) to optimize procurement processes and delivery performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost efficiency, stock availability, and overall supply chain resilience.
Supplier Performance Evaluation
- Track and report on supplier KPIs, including On-Time-In-Full (OTIF), quality issues, and responsiveness.
- Partner with suppliers to resolve issues, improve service levels, and ensure performance expectations are met.
WHO YOU ARE:
3–5+ years of procurement experience, preferably in packaging and/or beauty environments.
Proven experience in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cross-functional collaboration.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/procurement systems.
WHAT WE OFFER
The opportunity to be part of an ambitious, fun and dynamic team, with a pleasant informal and international working atmosphere and regular team activities and drinks. You will be working 4 days a week from our stunning office in the centre of Amsterdam, and have the possibility to work one day from home if you like. Lunch, drinks and snacks in the office are being provided every day.
Our team's wellbeing is super important to us, therefore we offer fitness membership via ClassPass, and mental health support via OpenUp to all our employees. Gisou is a fast growing and disruptive beauty company that offers huge opportunities for personal development and growth.
INTERESTED?
We can't wait to hear from you.