International Trade Manager FMCG Private Label

International Trade Manager FMCG Private Label
International Trade Manager FMCG Private Label
International connector with highly developed commercial skills and drive in the European food retail market
The business focus of our client is sourcing, negotiating and contracting on behalf of and in close collaboration with its partners. Within our client there are three Trade Teams; Fresh & Frozen, Food & Beverage and Non- & Near Food. The teams are responsible for the sourcing of private label products; from premium range to standard and economy range in various categories.
The Trade Manager reports to the Trade Director and works closely with a Trade Assistant. The overall job objective is to initiate, manage and execute joint buying amongst our client shareholders and distributors by directing the complete sourcing process of defined product groups and projects under the best commercial conditions (price, availability, quality, logistics and financial). These tasks are done in line with the buying, assortment and logistic policies of the our client owners.
The Trade manager works in a very international environment in close cooperation with the responsible retail buyer and/or category manager of the member food retailers.
Defines in cooperation with Trade Director and partners sourcing strategies for named product group/ tenders/ projects
Follows the trends and developments in the named purchase markets
Up-to-date knowledge of key cost drivers within the area of responsibility
Joint sourcing and buying of Private labels including tender preparations, coordination and execution of the negotiations, administration and formulation of the buying contracts with multinational suppliers
Is accountable for a structured, defined and approved sourcing process and goals.
Established an efficient discussion line with the Shareholder Category manager, Sourcing managers and Buyers. This task requires an active approach to meet partners in their home countries and to arrange agreed partners and supplier visits. Traveling is therefore required
Initiate new business opportunity and activities in line with the company policy and main responsibilities. Proposes new opportunities to Trade Director
Guiding a work of named Trade Assistant

Education: University degree in business economics or commercial management
Experience: At least 3 years retail experience (sourcing, buying, commercial, FMCG).
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Flexible, ability to work in a multi format operation
Able to work in a multicultural environment

Language: English as a working language. Others language skills are on advantage (Dutch, German, French, any or Nordic languages)
Our client is an Amsterdam-based, strategic-buying alliance that currently works on behalf of 9 top European food retailers representing 15.200 stores realising app € 100 billion retail sales in 21 countries. By sourcing private label FMCG commodities on an international scale, Our client retail partners are able to provide shoppers with greater value for money. Our client connects companies to the benefit of all. It opens new buying markets and creates valuable economies of scale for its retail partners, while giving suppliers access to larger volumes and new markets. With more than 25 years’ experience in international sourcing, Our client has built up unprecedented expertise in this field, as well as a strong and extensive professional network of industry leaders and suppliers. In the middle of their playing field at Schiphol Airport a dedicated and passionated team of 45 fte, representing 17 nationalities, is working to realize “Buying Together Better”.
The opportunity to understand the competitive world of sourcing private label goods for European retailers and to gain understanding of the dynamics of the raw material markets and insight in the value chain of various products.
A challenging, exciting and truly international job with good prospects for advancement within Our client for the right candidates.
Excellent base salary + bonus + car and hybrid presence (50/50) in the office at Schiphol
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