Lecithin buyer & sourcing specialist

AAK

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Lecithin buyer & sourcing specialist

AAK – Zaandijk (1544)

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Job description

About the role

This position sits withinAAK’s European Sourcing & Trading team and focuses on managing anddeveloping the lecithin supply chain for AAK’s European business, while alsosupporting selected global sourcing activities. The role has a strongoperational orientation and involves close collaboration with the RegionalSenior Sourcing & Trading Manager Europe, colleagues across sourcing andtrading, and stakeholders in supply chain, sales, and finance. The positionplays a key coordinating role within the broader sourcing network. The LecithinBuyer & Sourcing Specialist is responsible for ensuring a reliable andcost-efficient lecithin supply for AAK’s European organization, whilecontributing to global trading initiatives. The scope includes contractmanagement, supplier coordination, and market analysis, with growing exposureto trading execution. Beyond daily sourcing activities, the role contributes toprojects within the Sourcing & Trading organization, taking ownership ofdefined tasks and deliverables. As capabilities and expertise develop, theposition offers opportunities to take a more active role in coordinating orleading selected initiatives across the sourcing and trading function.

Responsibilities

Manage lecithin procurement contracts and supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply, high quality, and cost efficiency.

Support trading execution through active market monitoring, contract management, and transactional follow-up.

Contribute to market intelligence activities, including price benchmarking, supply–demand analysis, and input to trading strategies.

Uphold AAK’s standards for risk management, financial governance, and sustainability across all sourcing and trading activities.

Collaborate closely with regional supply chain, finance, QA and sales teams to align sourcing strategies with operational and customer needs.

Participate in cross-functional projects within the Sourcing & Trading organization, taking ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables. As capabilities develop, take a more active role in coordinating or leading selected initiatives.

Contribute to trading decision-making through data analysis, insights, and operational execution, while larger trading decisions remain the responsibility of the Regional Senior Sourcing & Trading Manager Europe.

About you

3–5 years of experience in sourcing, trading, or procurement, ideally within agricultural commodities, ingredients, or the food industry.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and translate insights into actionable decisions.

Proven experience in contract management and supplier negotiations, with a focus on value creation and compliance.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively across teams, functions, and cultures.

Ambition and potential to further develop trading and project management skills, demonstrating a proactive and learning-oriented approach.

Proficient in English, both written and verbal; additional languages are considered an advantage.

Available for occasional travel within Europe and, when required, to other regions, particularly during the initial onboarding period.

In return AAK offers

Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability.
In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.

AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.

You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach.

Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.

Contactand information

Forfurther information about the position, please contact the Senior Talent AcquisitionSpecialist, Conor Kelly by email:

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about MakingBetter Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-addingingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make theseproducts better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’soffer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand whatbetter means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our productionassets, and deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolateand confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition,Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our closecollaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicatedCustomer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than 20 productionfacilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö,Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation,age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status,and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state orfederal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of studentsin its programs and activities, or employment and application for employment.