Global Strategic Sourcing Manager overseeing the Fibers Category for Royal Canin. Leading sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships to ensure product performance and safety.
Responsibilities
Define and deploy global sourcing strategies for the Fibers portfolio in close collaboration with regional teams
Monitor and analyze market dynamics, supplier landscapes and category trends to identify risks and opportunities
Lead category reviews and provide clear insights to the business to strengthen decision-making and competitive advantage
Build allocation and contracting strategies to secure supply and optimize value
Drive cost competitiveness through deep understanding of raw material cost drivers and global market factors
Identify opportunities to stabilize pricing through commodity risk management where relevant
Lead total cost optimization initiatives across the portfolio
Secure supply coverage across all sites, including future growth needs
Proactively identify supply risks and implement mitigation and contingency plans
Track and communicate market movements that could impact availability or pricing
Partner with Quality and Operations teams to reduce supplier and material risk
Identify, onboard and develop strategic suppliers able to meet performance, innovation and sustainability expectations
Lead supplier relationship management to strengthen collaboration and drive continuous improvement
Partner with sustainability teams to ensure responsible sourcing practices across the supply base
Support and coach regional sourcing teams to elevate category and commercial capabilities
Requirements
At least 7 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing
Experience in food, petcare or similar regulated industries sourcing raw materials originating from agriculture or animal production (plant- or animal-based)
Lead complex supplier ecosystems in technically sensitive categories (raw materials exposed to quality, variability or supply risks)
Engage and influence senior stakeholders across functions and regions to align decisions and move strategy into action
Strong analytical and financial acumen with pragmatic decision-making in fast-changing market conditions
Fluent in English and comfortable operating in an international business context
Benefits
Opportunity to learn and develop
An office where your dog will be welcome and will be accompanied by other Associate dogs
Participate in volunteer programs
Empowered to be proactive and to take initiatives to make a difference
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