Perfetti Van Melle is looking for a Global Category Manager to join its Group Procurement team in Amsterdam. You will own high-impact categories, lead a global transformation project, and combine operational excellence with strategic thinking across our 16 operating companies worldwide.
What You'll Do
- Own global procurement for the High-Intensity Sweeteners category.
- Lead a Global Distributor Optimization Project across multiple raw material categories.
- Define and execute global sourcing and category strategies.
- Drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management (price, supply, financial).
- Lead cross-functional sourcing and project teams involving Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, and Finance.
- Conduct supplier negotiations and develop allocation strategies.
- Improve processes, ways of working, and global scorecard tracking.
- Contribute to sustainability goals within Raw Materials sourcing.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in strategic procurement within FMCG, specifically Food & Beverages.
- Direct experience with Food Raw Materials and supplier negotiations.
- Strong project management and change leadership skills.
- Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working in a family-owned, entrepreneurial organization.
- Fluent in English.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
Nice to Have
- A professional procurement qualification.
- Proficiency in additional languages.
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Group Procurement – Direct Materials team. This is a global function based in Amsterdam, accountable for Direct Material spend across 16 operating companies worldwide. Our culture is empowering, with growth opportunities tailored to you. We foster a fun, family-like atmosphere with team events, and we actively engage in sustainability, health, and food safety innovation. It's a dynamic, truly global organization with operations in 30+ countries.
Work Mode
This role offers a hybrid work model and is based at our offices in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
