Do you want to build your own product category within a growing, sustainable organization? Do you have experience with organic suppliers in Spices & Herbs or Superfoods? Then this role at DO IT Organic might be perfect for you! Whether you come from a sourcing background or have experience as a trader in organic raw materials, your commercial insight and network are highly valued here.

WHO ARE WE?

At DO IT Organic, we believe in the power of organic farming to make the world more sustainable and fair. For more than 30 years, we have been working to create a 100% organic food chain, together with a global network of 180 suppliers and over 30,000 organic farmers.
We offer a range of more than 1,000 organic products, from ingredients to brands such as La Bio Idea and Amaizin. We supply customers worldwide who choose quality, sustainability and transparency.
As a B Corp-certified company, we use our business as a force for good. We combine short lines of communication, an entrepreneurial mindset and a shared drive to make sustainable impact.
DO IT Organic is growing fast. We are expanding, professionalising and setting ourselves sharp goals to increase our impact even further. We are therefore looking for people who want to build, move with and contribute to our mission: a fully organic food chain, worldwide.
Our employees say, “Working at DO IT Organic gives me the opportunity to really make a difference in the future of our planet.”

Are you an experienced sourcer or trader with a passion for organic food? Then we have a unique opportunity for you. As a Category Manager at DO IT Organic, you will take ownership of your own product categories, Spices & Herbs and Superfoods, within the dynamic world of organic food. It’s up to you to find the right suppliers that align with our company’s mission. You know exactly where to source top-quality goji berries or organic turmeric. You’ll have the freedom to leverage your network and expertise to truly make a difference. Already have existing client relationships or market contacts? You can immediately use them to accelerate the growth of your category.

As Category Manager, your responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing procurement and new business strategies for your product categories;
• Maintaining and expanding sustainable relationships with (inter)national suppliers;
• Leading procurement discussions and negotiations;
• Drafting purchase orders and contracts;
• Monitoring market developments and proactively responding to them;
• Sharing cost prices and availability with the sales team;
• Achieving margin and revenue targets within your category.

You’ll work full-time at our office in Barneveld, where we foster a warm and collaborative atmosphere. Your start time is flexible between 07:30 and 09:00, as long as you complete your 8-hour workday. You’ll be part of a team of four Category Managers and collaborate closely with colleagues from Sales, Quality, Finance, and Marketing.