- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for NSI's strategic raw materials- Build new integral supply chains to create competitive advantage and support product innovation- Identify, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers across key sourcing regions- Lead commercial negotiations for supply agreements, pricing structures, and forward-buying strategies- Monitor commodity markets, crop conditions, geopolitical events, freight, currency, and other market dynamics- Provide actionable market intelligence and pricing recommendations- Develop supplier diversification strategies to mitigate geographic, climate, concentration, and geopolitical risks- Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships through international travel, trade shows, and industry events- Partner with Sales, Product Development, Quality, Operations, and Finance- Implement supplier performance management processes, including scorecards, KPIs, contract governance, and continuous improvement- Ensure suppliers meet food safety, quality, sustainability, traceability, and regulatory requirements- Report to the VP of ProcurementRequirements- Minimum 10 years’ experience in commodity trading, with a focus on organic food ingredients- Experience sourcing at least one commodity or product category aligned with NSI's portfolio- Demonstrated success developing suppliers and sourcing programs across Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and/or South America- Extensive experience with agricultural commodities, commodity markets, supplier negotiations, and forward pricing strategies- Strong commercial instincts and ability to identify sourcing opportunities- Excellent negotiation skills- Strong understanding of commodity economics, landed costs, freight, tariffs, foreign exchange, and supply chain risk- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills- Exceptional relationship-building,



communication, and cross-functional leadership skills- Willingness and ability to travel internationally approximately 40% of the time- Bachelor's degree required in Business, Economics, International Trade, Supply Chain, Agribusiness, or a related field- Experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems and sourcing analytics tools preferred- Professional proficiency in English required- Spanish proficiency strongly preferred- Candidates must be willing and able to travel to NSI's Barcelona office a minimum of twice per month- Candidates must be flexible with their work schedule to collaborate across multiple international time zonesCore CompetenciesDemonstrates expertise in developing and executing global sourcing strategies for agricultural commodities, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management and negotiation. Proficient in analyzing market dynamics and implementing supplier performance management processes to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.Highest-signal resume keywords- Commodity Trading Experience- Supplier Negotiation Skills- Sourcing Strategy Development- Market Intelligence Analysis- Cross-Functional LeadershipHard Skills- Commodity Economics- Supplier Performance Management- Forward Pricing Strategies- Sourcing Analytics- Landed Costs Analysis- Freight Management- Tariff Analysis- Foreign Exchange Management- Risk Mitigation Strategies- Supplier DiversificationSoft Skills- Relationship Building- Communication Skills- Analytical Skills- Problem-Solving Skills- Commercial InstinctsIndustry Keywords- Agricultural Commodities- Organic Food Ingredients- Global Supply Chains- Food Safety- Sustainability- Traceability- Regulatory Requirements- International Trade- Supply Chain Risk- Geopolitical RisksTools & Technologies- SAP- ERP Systems- Sourcing Analytics Tools#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director Of Sourcing (Barcelona)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Barcelona