Strategic Sales & Procurement Manager

Keelings; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keelings is seeking a senior commercial lead in Barendrecht, Netherlands, to drive long-term growth and profitability. You will manage product demand, coordinate with commercial, technical, and packing operations, and own customer accounts while negotiating tenders.

The role focuses on developing new customers within the UK and Europe, maintaining stock efficiency, and upholding food-safety standards across the supply chain. You will lead a team and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in produce/produce industry.
• Strong leadership and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in KBS system and Office 365.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple issues.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for long-term strategic growth and profit.
• Manage product demand, availability and placement across supply base.
• Plan to fulfill customer requirements and monitor stock usage.
• Own customer accounts and cost models for tenders.
• Monitor customer performance against KPIs during reviews.
• Demonstrate food safety knowledge across the supply chain.
• Develop new customers with UK/European producers and importers.
• Build long-term relationships across commercial, procurement and supply chain.
• Develop and mentor a team; share knowledge.

Skills

Produce experience

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Office 365

KBS system

Tools

KBS system

Office 365

Job description

Keelings is seeking a senior commercial lead in Barendrecht, Netherlands, to drive long-term growth and profitability. You will manage product demand, coordinate with commercial, technical, and packing operations, and own customer accounts while negotiating tenders.

The role focuses on developing new customers within the UK and Europe, maintaining stock efficiency, and upholding food-safety standards across the supply chain. You will lead a team and foster cross-functional collaboration.