Supply Sourcing Manager EMEA | Location Chiswick, West London. Hybrid working model with 50% from office and 50% from home,

As a Supply Sourcing Manager for EMEA, you are an individual of precision, with the bravery to tackle complex situations in a straightforward manner to bring everyone along on the journey. You possess a natural curiosity and thrive on nurturing and developing individuals to help them reach their full potential. This dynamic role with its ever-changing landscape would keep you motivated, offering plenty of opportunities to expand your knowledge, understand the EMEA market, explore different categories, and gain exposure to various sectors.

Key to this role is to maintain the quality and consistency of dairy alternatives, a rapidly growing sector. You are great communicator with solid supply chain management experience. This is not a retail buyer role, but rather a procurement. Your responsibilities include supply relationship management with high focus on capacity planning. Effective communication with stakeholders worldwide is crucial in this role.

To excel in this position, you must possess the ability to be precise, the courage to simplify complex situations, and a natural curiosity. Collaborating with a team of buyers and supply chain planners to ensure we have high-quality products in the right place at the right time is paramount.

As the next Supply Sourcing Manager for EMEA, you will lead both internally and externally while also being a team player. Your role in managing the quality and consistency of dairy alternatives is vital for expanding markets. Anticipating insights and proactively delivering ahead of time will be key to your success.

The Key Requirements...

• Experience in agile buying, preferably in fresh food.

• Stakeholder management both internally and externally.

• Strong understanding of supply chain management and people management.

• Diverse buying roles in FMCG, with knowledge of production and capacity planning being essential.

• Robust people management experience, capable of anticipating challenges.

• Experience dealing with global suppliers and understanding import/export duties

• Excellent analytical skillsEmbarking on a journey with Starbucks means becoming a part of a business that is dedicated to sustaining its growth worldwide. As we navigate through a transformation, the ability to handle uncertainty is crucial. Your future with us promises a plethora of opportunities to cultivate human relationships and share our diverse history on a global scale.At Starbucks, our mission is to nurture the boundless potential of human connections through every cup, conversation, and community interaction. We aim to spread our products and expertise across the globe, fostering inclusivity and a sense of belonging for all. With a diverse partner network, everyone is considered a partner, not just an employee.This role offers a chance to be a part of a company renowned for its rich heritage, coffee expertise, and dedication to nurturing human connections. You will have exposure to a variety of projects and initiatives that will aid in your professional growth and enable you to make a tangible difference. People choose to remain with us because of the joy they experience, and we take pride in being an employer of choice committed to diversity and fostering human connections. The Benefits and Perks… 4% flexible benefitsPensionBean Stock30% Starbucks Instore discountFree weekly coffee bag, VIA instants or Nespresso PodsPrivate Medical InsuranceLife AssurancePerks at Work Discount Site25 Days Annual Leave10% bonusGreat transport links - Gunnersbury or Chiswick tube stations.