Director of Sourcing

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for NSI's strategic raw materials Build new global supply chains to create competitive advantage and support product innovation Identify, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers across key sourcing regions Lead commercial negotiations for supply agreements, pricing structures, and forward-buying strategies Monitor commodity markets, crop conditions, geopolitical events, freight, currency, and other market dynamics Provide actionable market intelligence and pricing recommendations Develop supplier diversification strategies to mitigate geographic, climate, concentration, and geopolitical risks Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships through international travel, trade shows, and industry events Partner with Sales, Product Development, Quality, Operations, and Finance Implement supplier performance management processes, including scorecards, KPIs, contract governance, and continuous improvement Ensure suppliers meet food safety, quality, sustainability, traceability, and regulatory requirements Report to the VP of Procurement Requirements

Minimum 10 years’ experience in commodity trading, with a focus on organic food ingredients Experience sourcing at least one commodity or product category aligned with NSI's portfolio Demonstrated success developing suppliers and sourcing programs across Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and/or South America Extensive experience with agricultural commodities, commodity markets, supplier negotiations, and forward pricing strategies Strong commercial instincts and ability to identify sourcing opportunities Excellent negotiation skills Strong understanding of commodity economics, landed costs, freight, tariffs, foreign exchange, and supply chain risk Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills Willingness and ability to travel internationally approximately 40% of the time Bachelor's degree required in Business, Economics, International Trade, Supply Chain, Agribusiness, or a related field Experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems and sourcing analytics tools preferred Professional proficiency in English required Spanish proficiency strongly preferred Candidates must be willing and able to travel to NSI's Barcelona office a minimum of twice per month Candidates must be flexible with their work schedule to collaborate across multiple international time zones Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global sourcing strategies for agricultural commodities, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management and negotiation. Proficient in analyzing market dynamics and implementing supplier performance management processes to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. Highest-signal resume keywords

Commodity Trading Experience Supplier Negotiation Skills Sourcing Strategy Development Market Intelligence Analysis Cross-Functional Leadership Hard Skills

Commodity Economics Supplier Performance Management Forward Pricing Strategies Sourcing Analytics Landed Costs Analysis Freight Management Tariff Analysis Foreign Exchange Management Risk Mitigation Strategies Supplier Diversification Soft Skills

Relationship Building Communication Skills Analytical Skills Problem-Solving Skills Commercial Instincts Industry Keywords

Agricultural Commodities Organic Food Ingredients Global Supply Chains Food Safety Sustainability Traceability Regulatory Requirements International Trade Supply Chain Risk Geopolitical Risks Tools & Technologies

SAP ERP Systems Sourcing Analytics Tools