Global Sourcing Category Manager – Co-Manufacturing

About the role

Lactalis is seeking a Global Sourcing Category Manager for Co‑Manufacturing to lead strategic procurement initiatives across its worldwide dairy portfolio. Based in Laval, France, the role involves managing a direct spend of over €100 million and requires frequent international travel.

Key responsibilities

• Define and deploy category strategies together with R&D, Industrial, Quality, Marketing and other stakeholders.
• Lead major purchasing projects including sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contracting.
• Structure, optimise and monitor the global supplier portfolio and its performance.
• Develop and coordinate an international network of 30+ regional and local buyers.
• Contribute to budgeting, savings plans and value‑creation initiatives.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Purchasing, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in an international environment.
• Experience with contract manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong communication, leadership potential and strategic vision.
• Ability to build networks, set priorities, and work pragmatically.
• Tenacity and strong relationship‑building skills across business units and suppliers.

Required skills

What we offer

• 13‑month fixed salary plus performance bonus and profit‑sharing schemes.
• Attractive employee savings plans and comprehensive health coverage.
• Opportunity to work in a fast‑growing global dairy leader.