Category Manager (US based- remote)

Tradin Organic is a global frontrunner in organic, plant-based ingredients. For more than 30 years, we have led the industry with a full-service portfolio built on unique sourcing, sustainability initiatives, and integrated processing and distribution. Our range spans cocoa, sugars and sweeteners, nuts, seeds and pulses, plant-based oils and fats, dried fruits, and fruit and vegetable purées and concentrates, plus other complementary organic plant-based ingredients.

We operate in 19 countries with teams on the ground, sourcing from over 300,000 farmers and offering over 200 organic ingredients. We are a global organization with headquarters in Amsterdam and a U.S. office in Aptos, California. Tradin Organic is part of Amsterdam Commodities N.V. (Acomo), headquartered in Rotterdam and listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ACOMO).

For our US team, we are looking for a Category Manager to join our Fruit and Vegetable Desk Team!

This is a remote position within the US.

Category Manager

The Category Manager is part of the commercial team whose main goal is to generate income by executing purchase and sales strategies. This position is responsible of the performance of the assigned item group and controlling the risk of their exposure. In collaboration with the technical service and logistic departments, the Category Manager is responsible for maintaining and developing existing customer and supplier relationships. Furthermore, it will be the trader’s responsibility to identify and monitor market and product developments and to create business opportunities with new business partners in the assigned markets. The Category Manager will be working in a highly dynamic environment within a growing organization with global presence.

Your responsibilities and objectives:

Commercial Development

• Close deals. Based on your knowledge and understanding of our financial tools, the physical (organic soft commodities) market and thanks to your commercial experience and instinct;

• Manage internal processes, like sharing market intel globally and working on intercompany deals to manage global positions.

• Take responsibility in growing the business, reaching your personally set goals and constantly aim for more;

• Responsible for the procurement and sales of assigned product group; quantities, deliveries according to specs, contracts, and cost price calculations.

• Formulate sourcing strategy, cost and sales budget.

Strategy

• Be involved in internal discussions regarding market directions, market / product trends and (inventory) positions;

• Develop strategic, long term partnerships with customers and suppliers.

• Understand their needs and collaborate with other disciplines (Technical, Logistical, Financial) to develop new business opportunities;

Customer/Vendor management

• Speak daily to customers and suppliers to gather market information, monitor price movement and discover trends;

• Ensures optimal customer satisfaction;

• Responsible for handling product complaints from customers;

• Define all quality aspects towards all product providers and customers (either when buying/selling on a contract base or otherwise);

Market knowledge

• Travel around the world, visiting customers and suppliers and attending trade fairs;

• Gets acquainted and keeps track of international market developments;

• Visits trade related fairs;

• In-depthknowledge of competitive landscape;

Requirements

• BA Business Management, International Trade, Agriculture, or related field a plus

• At least 5 years of experience in category management, international trade, or a comparable function

Hard skills

· Experience in an import/export environment and successful customer service experience

· Experience with ERP systems (working knowledge of Axapta is a plus) and the organic industry are a plus

· Affinity with food ingredients and the organic industry

· Awareness of relevant prevailing quality and food safety regulations

· Excellent proficiency in English language (in writing and verbally); command of the Dutch, German and Spanish language

· Proficiency with MS office

Soft skills

· Cooperative and relationship building skills

· Strong organizational skills and effective contract negotiation skills

· Stress resistance and flexibility, prioritization skills and decisiveness

· Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills

Benefits of working at Tradin Organic:

• 11 paid holidays

• 401(K) matching

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life Insurance

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Paternity Leave

• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Interested?

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

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