Head of Sourcing Turkey

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Ataşehir; On-site; TRY 3,305,000 - 4,959,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chocolate manufacturer is seeking a Head of Sourcing for their plant in Turkey. This key leadership role requires expertise in sourcing raw materials, team management, and a commitment to sustainability. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the FMCG or food industry, with strong negotiation skills and fluency in English and Turkish. Join us to shape the sourcing strategy and contribute to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Opportunities for international collaboration

Culture of innovation

Dynamic and growing market environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant sourcing experience, ideally in FMCG or food industry.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.
• Eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing of raw and packaging materials for our Turkish plant.
• Manage and coach a team of buyers, setting strategy and monitoring performance.
• Define and implement sourcing strategies aligned with EEMEA VP Sourcing.
• Drive sustainability initiatives in line with our Forever Chocolate commitments.

Skills

Fluent in English and Turkish

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management skills

Proactive and resilient

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

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At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role:

AsHead of Sourcing Turkey, you’ll be the strategic lead for all raw material and packaging sourcing activities for our plant in Turkey. You’ll drive cost efficiency, supplier excellence, and sustainability while collaborating with global and local teams to ensure Barry Callebaut continues to deliver the finest chocolate in the world.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing of raw and packaging materials for our Turkish plant.
• Manage and coach a team of buyers, setting strategy and monitoring performance.
• Own key financial KPIs: margin improvement, cash flow, trading business.
• Analyze global and local commodity markets (cocoa, dairy, sugar, fats & oils).
• Define and implement sourcing strategies aligned with EEMEA VP Sourcing.
• Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers, ensuring best value beyond price.
• Collaborate with QA on supplier audits and performance improvement.
• Support R&D and Product Development with sourcing for innovation.
• Partner with Sales, Production, and Logistics to align sourcing with business needs.
• Drive sustainability initiatives in line with our Forever Chocolate commitments.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing processes and contracts.

About you:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant sourcing experience, ideally in FMCG or food industry.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and SAP.
• Fluent in English and Turkish.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.
• Proactive, resilient, and eager to learn and grow.

We offer:

• A key leadership role in a global, purpose-driven company.
• The chance to shape sourcing strategy in a dynamic and growing market.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and development.
• A culture of innovation, sustainability, and of course… chocolate!

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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