Manager Operations - Sourcing

About our client
Our customer is one of the world's leading loyalty consultants to the (food) retail sector by designing, organizing, implementing and evaluating innovative, tailor-made loyalty concepts. The companies added value lies in a full-service approach; a combination of strategic advice and management of the entire programme.
Well-executed, short to medium term loyalty programmes result in consumers who visit the store more often, spend more money and/or attract new consumers to the store, is what we believe in.
This company supports the continuous professional and personal development of its employees by offering tailor-made learning & development programmes.
This company has more than 10 offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and America. The head office is located in the Netherlands.

To accelerate growth and expand their business they want to hire a Manager Operations for their business unit Sourcing.

Job description
You are responsible for managing the international sourcing team.
You manage a team of 20 professionals who purchase different categories of products internationally. You facilitate, provide structure and clear guidance with sufficient room for autonomy and initiative from your team. You are the link between internal clients and stakeholders and your team. You work in an enthusiastic and energetic way with a high focus on delivering results. You report to the Buying Director and work closely with the Finance Manager and Product Development Manager.

We are looking for

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably a Master Degree
• Minimal ten years related experience and a broad knowledge of International Supply Chain
• Result oriented, gets the job done, diplomatic but non political
• Comfortable in working with professionals and executives
• People manager
• Willingnes to travel to various locations is required

Interested?
Apply to this position by using the link below or contact for more information Sandra van Dijk on +31 (0) 76 7999010