Head

Location:
Zurich, CH, 8005
At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Head of Sourcing, General Services to lead strategic sourcing and category management actvities covering, Professional Services, Travel, HR, Marketing and Digital and IT-related spend categories. Leading a team of 4, the role is responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, managing complex sourcing initiatives, driving cost optimization, and building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. You, along with your team, will play a key role in delivering measurable business value through effective category and supplier relationship management. The successful candidate will combine strong procurement expertise with a hands-on approach, thriving in a dynamic environment where collaboration, influence and execution are critical to success. Key Responsibilities Include - Own and manage procurement across the General Services categories with accountability for category performance and results. - Analyze spend and identify opportunities to drive savings, v...