Your role
We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist – Sport & Lifestyle Ingredients to drive innovation through strategic global sourcing and supplier partnerships. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and onboarding high-quality raw materials across dynamic categories such as plant-based proteins, cacao, superfoods, and nuts. You will manage the full sourcing cycle – from supplier scouting and sampling to negotiation and long-term relationship building – while ensuring agility in volatile global markets.
- Own the sourcing process for the Sport & Lifestyle ingredient category, turning global supply opportunities into tangible product innovation
- Lead structured sampling and validation processes in close collaboration with Product Development and Quality teams
- Monitor volatile markets and implement strategic negotiation frameworks to ensure competitive pricing and supply security
- Build and manage a global supplier ecosystem, focusing on reliability, sustainability, and compliance beyond cost factors
- Negotiate and draft contracts with clear safeguards, balancing long-term partnerships with opportunistic sourcing strategies
- Collaborate cross-functionally to translate product briefs into sourcing roadmaps and execution plans