At an international trading organization, you will find the scale, dynamism, and impact you seek in the international raw materials market. An organization specializing in ingredient trading sources raw materials from Asia, South America, and Southern Europe. These ingredients are delivered via various transport methods to the top European pet food and food industries. To strengthen their team and prepare for future leadership, there is room for an International Trade & Sourcing Officer - Ingredients.
You will join a driven team. You will receive a versatile onboarding where you will learn all facets of the business: from Customer Service and Purchasing Logistics to procurement, sales, and market expansion. You will visit storage sites and travel with international customers and suppliers.
By working closely with experienced colleagues and the Senior Manager, your learning curve will be steep, allowing you to build valuable knowledge, take on significant responsibility, and gain a clear perspective to eventually lead the department.
What you do
You are the pivot between international sourcing, logistics, administration, and market growth.
- You build strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and European customers.
- You learn to keenly read the international market and translate market movements into commercial opportunities.
- You ensure a tight logistical chain and watertight administration.
- You maintain an overview of files, administration, and follow-up.
Your growth path and responsibilities:
- Purchasing and Import Logistics: Support global logistical flows (sea freight, inland shipping, customs, and quality follow-up).
- Supply Chain & Customer Service: Process orders, monitor stocks in European hubs, and organize transport to the customer.
- Progression to Sourcing & Sales: Independently source broken rice and other raw materials in Asia, South America, and Southern Europe. Develop sales relationships in the pet food and food sectors and achieve the best deals and margins.
Profile
You are an eager learner with analytical insight and international ambition. Motivation, affinity with food/agriculture, and growth potential make the real difference.
What they ask
- Master's or bachelor's degree in a commercial, logistical, economic, or agricultural field.
- First experience in international logistics, purchasing, or sales.
- Fluent in Dutch and English. Daring to speak French is also part of it.
Competencies.
- Gaining energy from negotiating, smart logistics, and seizing opportunities.
- Quickly making connections between supply, demand, price, and transport.
- Working accurately with an eye for detail and seeing meticulous administration as the basis for success.
- Being enthusiastic about a flexible, international environment where you take ownership.
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