Buyer, Direct Materials (Ukraine, Eastern Europe, Central Asia)

About the role

JDE Peet's, a pure-play coffee company owned by Keurig Dr Pepper, is looking for a Buyer, Direct Materials to join its Procurement team in Ukraine. The role ensures a reliable supply of materials, works with local and international stakeholders, develops sourcing strategies, builds supplier partnerships, negotiates commercial agreements and drives value through cost optimization.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories aligned with business priorities.
• Lead sourcing projects and supplier tenders to achieve the best commercial and operational outcomes.
• Analyze supplier markets, pricing trends and procurement risks to identify value creation opportunities.
• Build long-term supplier partnerships and negotiate competitive commercial terms.
• Prepare and manage contracts and amendments in line with legal, tax and company requirements.
• Drive cost optimization through spend analysis and continuous improvement projects.
• Partner with Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Marketing and other teams on new product launches and business initiatives.
• Monitor procurement performance against cost and cash targets and provide market insights to stakeholders.
• Ensure supplier qualification, governance and compliance, and maintain procurement documentation, sourcing plans and SAP data.

Required profile

• University degree.
• 3+ years of procurement experience as a Buyer, preferably in an international or FMCG company.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Proactive, ownership-driven and results-oriented.
• Intermediate or higher level of English.

Required skills

• Experience with SAP (preferred).
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a continuous improvement approach.

What we offer

• Hybrid work model.
• Summer Fridays: work until 15:30.
• Modern office at IQ Business Center with an on-site shelter.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive medical insurance and meal allowance.
• Learning and development opportunities, reward and recognition programs, and career growth within a global organization.