Head of Procurement

**Your mission**:
At Planet A Foods, we are revolutionizing the food industry to protect the planet we love. by perfecting centuries-old fermentation technology, we offer healthier alternatives and can save up to 500 Mt of CO2 per year
We created the world’s first 100% cocoa-free chocolate called ChoViva. Our ChoViva tastes amazing with a solid snap and smooth melt as well as roasty notes and a subtle sweetness. It is completely natural, gluten-free, vegan and made with only seven ingredients Choviva allows for a breathtakingly low carbon & water footprint. This contributes towards the mitigation of both deforestation & exploitation of child labour.

YOUR TASK:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive sourcing strategy for ingredients to ensure quality and cost control in the production of cocoa-free chocolate
- Create long-term procurement strategies, negotiate contracts, and secure pricing advantages through market analysis and risk management
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee compliance with quality standards and delivery schedules
- Optimize the supply chain to minimize costs, reduce lead times, and improve efficiency through process improvements
- Ensure that all ingredients meet the required standards for food safety, taste, texture, and nutritional content
- Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify new ingredients and assess competitor strategies

**Your profile**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; alternatively, relevant professional training or certification in procurement is also acceptable
- Several years of experience in procurement in the food or beverage industry, with a focus on ingredient sourcing and supplier management
- Strong negotiation skills, analytical abilities, and attention to detail, with proficiency in financial analysis, contract negotiation, and risk management
- In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, quality assurance standards, and familiarity with food safety regulations and sustainability practices
- Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate market trends, identify innovation opportunities, and focus on cost savings and efficiency
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, along with adaptability in managing supply chain disruptions

**How we hire at Planet A Foods**:
Joining the Planet A Foods team is more than just a job - it's a commitment to our core values that permeate every aspect of our business. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we go above and beyond to embed fairness and equity in our inclusive recruitment and hiring process. We are not only an Equal Opportunity Employer, but also proactive in embedding fairness and equity into an inclusive recruitment and hiring process.

**Our Values**:
**Fellowship**: We share a great vision that can only be achieved as a team. We prefer enabling others to succeed instead of petting our egos.
**On Discovery**: We keep our eyes, hearts, and minds open, curious to explore, improve and create new realities beyond the ordinary.
**Creating impact**: We aim at building a better world. Science is at our hearts, and full of passion we progress on our journey.
**Just do it**:We rather take a lousy first step than standing still or losing ourselves in discussions. Smart words are worth nothing if they are not accompanied by smart actions.

**Why us?**:
Our hierarchy is flat and communication direct, which means that we operate and learn fast as a team. You can expect the following:

- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Working Hours
- Regular Team Events
- Daily Free Lunch + Free Drinks
- Daily Free Snacks (Of course with our delicious Choviva)
- Fresh Fruit + Vegetables
- A Personalized Macbook Pro
- Entitled to 30 Days Holiday
- Your “normal” workplace is our office/lab (to build a strong culture we believe in physically meeting and interacting)

**About us**:
It’s an audacious, incredibly rewarding mission that we are dedicated to achieving. Planet A Foods is built around the idea that everyone should be able to enjoy just, circular and waste-free food. To that end, we create a family of foods by upcycling clean (local/cruelty-free) ingredients with state-of-the-art biotechnology and flavor science.

Exciting challenges lie ahead — Join us on our mission