VP, Sourcing Europe

Zurich, CH, 8005

About the role

We are currently hiring for our Vice President of Sourcing, Europe. Based in Zurich and reporting into our Global CPO, this is a key role responsible for managing all Non-Cocoa Ingredient activities in Europe. The role will also be instrumental in developing sourcing strategies as well as building sourcing partnerships to ensure ingredients are purchased at competitive levels while meeting company quality standards.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading a group of 20 associates in Europe managing all sourcing activities to support our chocolate plants and to ensure financial goals are met
• Driving strategies, plans, and programs to increase margins and product quality
• Developing profitability goals, P/L, and budget
• Serving on local Senior Management Team developing strategies to ensure we stay “best in class”
• Developing, expanding and optimizing our vendor supplier network and partnerships in Europe
• Maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships within the company
• Supporting global non-cocoa strategy and project implementation in the region
• Managing commodity risks and positions to ensure compliance with BC Risk Management Policies
• Participating in industry events and customer visits as needed
• Driving Sustainability Programs and other company initiatives at global and regional level

About you

• A minimum Bachelor degree in Business, Procurement, or Food Science – Master’s degree in Business or Finance preferred
• At least 10 years of Procurement experience in the food industry and at least 5 years of experience leading senior managers and their teams
• Knowledge of technical specifications, standards, regulations, and best practices of non-cocoa ingredients - Sugar, Dairy, Oils & Fats
• Puts a strong emphasis on teamwork and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across different levels of the organization and with external partners
• Demonstrates ability to analyze complex situations, identify critical issues, and make bold, strategic decisions to drive progress
• Abilit to inspire and motivate a diverse team, encouraging innovation and ownership, while providing guidance and support to achieve high performance and meet the procurement goals
• Maintains focus and composure in the face of setbacks, showing resilience and the ability to pivot strategies as necessary in response to new challenges and opportunities
• Champions diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where all team members feel valued and can contribute to their full potential, while adhering to high ethical standards in all decisions and actions
• Possesses excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex strategies in a clear and persuasive manner to stakeholders at all levels
• Fluency in English

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