Tradin Organic, the global front-runner in organic ingredients, started its journey 40 years ago with its HQ in Amsterdam. Today, we have grown to source, process, and supply over 150 delicious organic ingredients from 60+ origins worldwide, holding a diverse range of certifications.

Our full-service portfolio impacts and is built on an extraordinary supply chain of farmers, traceable sourcing projects, quality assurance, sustainability initiatives, and in-house processing facilities such as Crown of Holland and Suncomo. Tradin Organic has offices worldwide, fostering a vibrant and diverse environment.

We are a part of Acomo N.V. with headquarters in Rotterdam. Acomo is an international listed company active in the worldwide sourcing, processing, trading, packaging and distribution of natural food products and ingredients. Acomo is listed at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange (Euronext: ACOMO).

Together, we supply organic ingredients that taste good and do good. Join us in our mission to make organic everyone’s first choice


For our Amsterdam Office, the Netherlands, we are looking for a:

Category Manager

As Category Manager you will drive sales and profitability of our international desk. You will bear responsibility for procurement and sales, trade volumes and margins, customer satisfaction, opportunity and risk assessment and information exchange within our commercial team. Your high energy, drive, creativity and outstanding communication skills will be prevailing to further develop the business to achieve continued growth of the business. The category manager will work at our EMEA oil desk (which consists of tropical oils, liquid oils and specialty oils) and will report to the EMEA Oils and Fats Business Director.


Expectations
Sales and purchasing

• Responsible for purchases and sales of allocated product group
• Manage the related inventory and position
• Coach and support the sales organization to grow the oils and fats category

Customer & Supplier Management

• Manage specific customer accounts directly
• Handle commercial issues and complaints to ensure optimal customer satisfaction
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure all suppliers meet stringent vendor approval requirements

Market and Business Development

• Suggests new trade opportunities and updated product portfolio
• Trigger business development for oils and fats category towards new customer segments
• Visit existing and potential customers, suppliers and trade-related fairs, both nationally and internationally
• Keep track of international market developments

Process Improvement & Risk Management

• Anticipate P&L evolution and suggest corrective actions when needed
• Contribute to continuously improving the work procedures

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor level (ideally International Trade and / or Agricultural education)
• At least 5 years experience in a trade role in food business with successful customer experience
• Affinity with the organic food industry and relevant quality - food safety regulations
• Independent risk / reward assessment and the ability to solve challenging problems
• Effective contract negotiation skills and stress resistant
• Ability to prioritize and work with minimal direction
• Proven excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• An “international” mindset and a team player

Where you will be working
Our company is rooted in passion, integrity, and sustainability for organic. And for everyone involved in it. We are a global, multicultural, purpose-oriented company, aware of our impact on people, food, and the environment.


For us, it’s about working together, being responsible and entrepreneurial while having a blast doing it. It’s a dynamic, fast-paced environment supported by 40 years of expertise in the business. And still, we don’t stay stuck in our old ways – we encourage our employees to embrace our values, bring ideas to the table and go for it!


We foster an inclusive, balanced, open environment to support and develop your work and skills while you make a real difference.


We build bridges and create strong bonds across the entire supply and people chain, internally and externally. From the beginning – organic and beyond.

Our offer

• An exciting role in a rapidly growing international company
• A workspace right in the center of Amsterdam, next to Central Station
• Good working conditions and a pleasant and dynamic work environment
• An informal and professional company culture of team spirit with a can-do attitude.

Interested?

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