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The Supply & Trading Manager is responsible for securing competitive, long-term cheese whey supply while maximizing the value of cheese and cream co-products. This role leads supply planning, trading, and logistics activities to ensure end-to-end supply chain alignment, optimal factory utilization, and sustainable value creation across the dairy network.

What we ask

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, sales, or supply chain management; experience in whey or dairy ingredients strongly preferred
• Strong negotiation and contract management expertise
• Deep understanding of dairy supply chains and market dynamics
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
• Independent, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage market risk
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

What we offer

• A strategic, high-impact role within a global ingredients organization
• Opportunity to shape sourcing and trading strategies in dynamic global markets
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams across operations, sales, and supply planning
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Professional growth and leadership development within FrieslandCampina

The Supply & Trading Manager is accountable for developing and executing sourcing, trading, and logistics strategies that ensure reliable whey supply and maximize the commercial value of cheese and cream co-products produced alongside whey protein operations.

Key responsibilities


• Monitoring global whey market trends and translating insights into sourcing, trading, and risk management strategies
• Building and managing strategic supplier partnerships within the dairy network
• Leading commercial contract negotiations and actively managing exposure to market volatility
• Maximizing value through portfolio management, pricing discipline, and market optimization
• Driving robust production planning processes to optimize manufacturing capacity
• Managing transportation activities to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and compliant logistics
• Ensuring strong cross-functional alignment with Operations, Sales, and S&OP teams
• Leading, coaching, and developing the Supply & Trading team to deliver high-quality execution