Global Procurement Category Manager - Fruits
The Procurement Category Manager will be part of the Greenyard Frozen divisional team and report directly to the Division Procurement Director.
Category Strategy Development
- Participate and implement category-specific sourcing strategies aligned with Greenyard Fozen Division objectives in cost management, quality assurance, sustainability and supply chain reliability.
- Conduct market analysis to understand pricing trends, supplier landscapes, and seasonal variability, ensuring category strategy aligns with market conditions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Sales, to align procurement strategies with business needs.
- Identify, assess, and qualify suppliers, ensuring alignment with quality, food safety, and sustainability standards in collaboration with QA team.
- Manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, pricing agreements, and ensuring long-term partnership value.
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, focusing on quality, reliability, and compliance, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring favorable terms, service level agreements, and compliance with Greenyard's food safety and quality standards.
- Work with suppliers to develop risk mitigation strategies, particularly for seasonal, climate, or market-related disruptions in the frozen fruits and vegetables supply chain.
- Develop contingency plans and maintain flexibility in supply arrangements to adapt to demand fluctuations and unforeseen challenges.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, volume leveraging, and supplier development.
- Regularly benchmark costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality or service levels.
- Collaborate with finance to track budget adherence and support accurate forecasting and demand planning for the category.
- Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure suppliers meet all food safety, quality certifications (e.g., HACCP, BRC), and undergo regular audits.
- Implement and monitor quality control measures, working closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve standards where needed.
- Track and report on supplier performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement.
- Utilize data analytics tools to track supplier performance, analyze spend data, and forecast demand.
- Provide regular reports and insights on category performance, supplier trends, and potential risks to the Procurement Director.
- Use data to identify improvement areas in procurement processes and supply chain efficiency.
- Ensure that suppliers practices align with Greenyard 's sustainability and social compliance objectives.
- Engage with suppliers to improve sustainable practices and promote transparency across the supply chain.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in direct sourcing of raw materials in food industry or retail, including significant experience in the direct sourcing of fruits is required.
- A Master's degree. Procurement certification is a plus.
- Proficiency in category management, supplier management, data analytics tools and ERP systems (SAP).
- Value-creation oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and develop cost-effective solutions.
- Understanding of food safety standards and risk mitigation plan.
- Strong presentation and communication skills for effective supplier management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Resilience and Flexibility - Comfortable with the dynamic and seasonal nature of the raw material supply chain and capable of managing change effectively.
- Adaptability - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive approach to resolving issues and driving improvements.
- Frequent travels are required.
- Fluent in English - French is a plus
At Greenyard, you won't just manage suppliers.
You will help shape the future of our global fruit sourcing strategy.
This role offers a unique combination of category ownership, international exposure, strategic decision-making and long-term impact. You will work directly with suppliers around the world, collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business and play a key role in securing sustainable growth for one of the world's leading food companies.
If you are looking for a role where you can truly influence a category, build lasting partnerships and make a global impact, we would love to meet you.
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