Sugar Sourcing Director — Lead Profit & Risk in Americas

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Barry Callebaut seeks a Director of Sugar Sourcing to lead all Americas sugar sourcing activities, manage risk, and drive profitability across trading and procurement. The role reports to senior leadership and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable, cost-effective supply strategies.

The position requires deep market knowledge, commodity risk experience, and strong leadership. A hybrid work model and competitive bonus package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Food Science, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and supply of sugar for all Barry Callebaut factories across the Americas region.
• Manage the regional sugar risk position within Group controls, utilizing futures and hedging instruments to mitigate risk and optimize commercial outcomes.
• Own trading P&L and physical sugar positions while maximizing profitability through effective supply and sales management.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to provide market insights and support key business decisions.
• Drive productivity, cost optimization, and margin improvement through supplier negotiations, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and execute commercial opportunities that support profitable growth within the sugar category.
• Manage working capital and inventory levels in line with Group targets and business requirements.
• Lead sustainability initiatives across the sugar supply base and support Group sustainability objectives.
• Collaborate with global and multi-regional teams to develop and benchmark sourcing and market strategies.
• Represent Barry Callebaut within industry associations, sugar committees, and external supplier networks.
• Lead, develop, and coach a team of 5–7 employees located throughout North America.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Trading

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Barry Callebaut seeks a Director of Sugar Sourcing to lead all Americas sugar sourcing activities, manage risk, and drive profitability across trading and procurement. The role reports to senior leadership and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable, cost-effective supply strategies.

The position requires deep market knowledge, commodity risk experience, and strong leadership. A hybrid work model and competitive bonus package are offered.