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We are seeking a strategic commodities sourcing leader to manage a high-value oils & fats portfolio for an international food manufacturing group. This is a pivotal role - you will be responsible for driving competitive advantage through market insight, risk management, and supplier partnerships.
Lead strategic sourcing for €130M annual oils & fats spend across global production sites
Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and negotiations to secure value and mitigate risk
Oversee a small team delivering transactional buying, price analysis, and reporting
Build a procurement centre of excellence near Milan, embedding best-in-class practices
Travel (~25%) to key supplier and plant locations
8+ years’ experience in oils & fats sourcing, trading, or refining (food production or related commodity sector)
~ Skilled in strategic sourcing, complex negotiation, and supplier management
~ Fluent English; Italian highly desirable
If you thrive on strategic procurement, global market dynamics, and delivering value beyond cost savings, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact in a critical spend