Global Food Sourcing Leader

Schelstraete Delacourt; Breda; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schelstraete Delacourt is looking for a Global Sourcing Manager for an international player within the Food industry. The role focuses on strengthening the ingredients procurement strategy aligned with the company’s overall goals.

You will build and develop strategic partnerships globally to secure a reliable influx of ingredients, enabling new business and product opportunities. Willingness to travel is a must.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Business, Procurement, or related field.
• 5+ years international sourcing in food ingredients.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, benchmarking, cost models, global contracting, vendor management.
• Willingness to travel is a must.
• Experience leveraging AI-powered analytics in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Own and shape the company's global sourcing strategy.
• Build long-term partnerships with leading suppliers on a global scale.
• Translate sourcing strategy into actionable plans ensuring reliable, high-quality supply.
• Lead a sourcing team capable of operating internationally and setting procurement standards.
• Lead high-value negotiations with international suppliers and structure multi-season contracts.
• Advise senior management on sourcing risk and forward market positioning.

Skills

International sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Procurement analytics

Education

Bachelor's or MS in Business/Procurement

Tools

AI analytics tools

Job description

Schelstraete Delacourt is looking for a Global Sourcing Manager for an international player within the Food industry. The role focuses on strengthening the ingredients procurement strategy aligned with the company’s overall goals.

You will build and develop strategic partnerships globally to secure a reliable influx of ingredients, enabling new business and product opportunities. Willingness to travel is a must.