EU Innovation Procurement Lead

The Magnum Ice Cream Company; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Magnum Ice Cream Company in Amsterdam seeks an Innovation Procurement Business Partner to drive procurement's contribution to innovation, renovation and export projects across Europe. You will connect innovation teams with external suppliers, translating brand ambitions, supplier capabilities and supply risks into clear sourcing strategies and decisions.

From concept through launch, you will influence commercial and supply choices enabling successful launches, incremental growth and improved

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent relevant experience.
• FMCG experience preferred.
• Experience in Innovation, Procurement, R&D, Supply Chain, Project Management or a related business function.
• Procurement experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Procurement’s contribution to EU innovation, renovation and export projects from concept through launch.
• Represent Procurement in gate reviews and key decision forums.
• Translate business, Marketing and R&D requirements into sourcing strategies and procurement actions.
• Assess supplier feasibility, capability, capacity, lead times, risks and commercial impact before decisions are locked.
• Partner with Category Buyers to ensure sourcing, contracting and execution plans are launch-ready.
• Build cross-functional alignment, manage dependencies, resolve obstacles and keep multiple projects on track.
• Shape the innovation pipeline for iconic brands including Magnum, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s
• Influence key commercial and supply decisions from early concept through to launch
• Bring supplier innovation, new technologies and market insights into the business
• Build senior stakeholder exposure and develop broad innovation, commercial and leadership experience across the European business

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Job description

The Magnum Ice Cream Company in Amsterdam seeks an Innovation Procurement Business Partner to drive procurement's contribution to innovation, renovation and export projects across Europe. You will connect innovation teams with external suppliers, translating brand ambitions, supplier capabilities and supply risks into clear sourcing strategies and decisions.

From concept through launch, you will influence commercial and supply choices enabling successful launches, incremental growth and improved