This strategic role leads the sourcing strategy for Sugar and Grains across 18 countries in the AMEA region to support 6 business units and over 47 manufacturing sites
Job Summary
This strategic role leads the sourcing strategy for Sugar and Grains across 18 countries in the AMEA region to support 6 business units and over 47 manufacturing sites.
The position is responsible for optimizing total cost of ownership while ensuring supply assurance with best-in-class quality and service levels through agile network building.
Candidates must demonstrate strong people management skills to lead a spend area team, drive productivity targets, and ensure compliance with global procurement policies.
Matching Summary
This strategic role leads the sourcing strategy for Sugar and Grains across 18 countries in the AMEA region to support 6 business units and over 47 manufacturing sites.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic sourcing for ingredients
Total cost of ownership optimization
Supplier relationship management
Risk management and BCP
Stakeholder management across regions
Team leadership and capability building
Nice-to-have
Innovation and sustainability program drive
Advanced market intelligence usage
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Continuous improvement vision creation
Key Requirements
Experience in strategic sourcing for food ingredients
Proven track record in supply chain optimization
Ability to manage complex multi-country operations
Strong background in stakeholder and team leadership