Category Procurement Manager - Commodities

Category Procurement Manager - Commodities at FrieslandCampina

Are you an experienced procurement professional? Do you enjoy dynamic commodity markets and risk management? Does working in a flexible environment with a broad diversity of cultures suit you? As a leader in the dairy industry, we believe in building a strong talent pipeline, so if you have what it takes, please apply now.

Ce que nous demandons

The ideal candidate should be a degree holder, have at least five years of procurement-related experience in any discipline, and preferably, from a company with a global supply chain. The candidate must possess a comprehensive understanding of how commodities are traded in a generic supply chain and the associated risks. The candidate should be service-oriented, efficient and able to cope with organisational complexities. As a basic requirement, you should demonstrate a keen sense of responsibility for your work and continuously look for new opportunities to make positive changes.

Ce que nous offrons

FrieslandCampina has a unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence. The work environment is informal and friendly, where you collaborate with passionate professionals. You will have access to training and coaching to support your professional growth, and internal career development opportunities are actively encouraged. With trust and autonomy, you will have the chance to create lasting impact, contributing to better nutrition for the world. As for the employment benefits:

• Full-time workweek of 38 hours, 5% year-end bonus, 12.5% bonus, and a pension;
• Flexible working hours and ample opportunities to work from home;
• 200 hours of annual leave, the option to buy or sell 40 extra hours, and 8% holiday allowance;
• Free milk & cheese during lunch and delicious barista coffee at our headquarters.
• A company laptop, and mobile phone are provided for seamless communication, whether working remotely or on the go.

Description du poste vacant

The successful candidate’s daily activities include monitoring price changes in allocated commodity categories, originating and implementing sourcing strategies, managing external and internal stakeholders, complying with all company policies, and collaborating with the back-office team to ensure accurate contractual positions. The candidate shall work independently on selected commodities and will be part of a team reporting to one manager. The candidate will need to travel for work within Europe but sometimes, intercontinental travel may also be required.

Détails de l'équipe

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.